Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 247 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339556
Common Names
- Attenuate Anathallis
- Anathallis Attenuata
- Attenuate Anathallis Flower
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis attenuata Rolfe [unknown]
- Specklinia attenuata (Rolfe) Luer [unknown]
Description
Anathallis attenuata (also called Attenuate Anathallis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest habitat.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in salads. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anathallis attenuata is a small white or yellowish flower with a short tube and five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a single, white leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis attenuata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Anathallis attenuata
Anathallis attenuata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Anathallis attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis attenuata?
Anathallis attenuata
What is the common name for Anathallis attenuata?
Attenuate Anathallis
What is the growth habit of Anathallis attenuata?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant with a short, upright stem
Species in the Anathallis genus
Anathallis abbreviata,
Anathallis acuminata,
Anathallis adenochila,
Anathallis anderssonii,
Anathallis angustilabia,
Anathallis ariasii,
Anathallis attenuata,
Anathallis barbulata,
Anathallis bleyensis,
Anathallis brevipes,
Anathallis carnosifolia,
Anathallis casualis,
Anathallis ciliolata,
Anathallis clandestina,
Anathallis comayaguensis,
Anathallis concinna,
Anathallis coripatae,
Anathallis corticicola,
Anathallis cuspidata,
Anathallis dalessandroi,
Anathallis dimidia,
Anathallis dolichopus,
Anathallis dryadum,
Anathallis endresii,
Anathallis ferdinandiana,
Anathallis fernandiana,
Anathallis flammea,
Anathallis gehrtii,
Anathallis gert-hatschbachii,
Anathallis githaginea,
Anathallis gracilenta,
Anathallis greenwoodii,
Anathallis guarujaensis,
Anathallis haberi,
Anathallis helmutii,
Anathallis imbricata,
Anathallis involuta,
Anathallis iota,
Anathallis jesupiorum,
Anathallis jordanensis,
Anathallis kautskyi,
Anathallis lagarophyta,
Anathallis lewisiae,
Anathallis linearifolia,
Anathallis maguirei,
Anathallis malmeana,
Anathallis mediocarinata,
Anathallis megaloophora,
Anathallis meridana,
Anathallis microblephara,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,