Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pabst) F.Barros
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 30: 187 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339558
Common Names
- Bley's Anathallis
- Anathallis Bleyensis
- Bley's Anathallis Flower
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis bleyensis Pabst [unknown]
- Specklinia bleyensis (Pabst) Luer [unknown]
Description
Anathallis bleyensis (also called Bley's Anthillis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It has a short stem and small, ovate leaves with a distinct red-purple coloration. It is found in humid, shady habitats, often growing on mossy tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis bleyensis 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 bleyensis is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis bleyensis 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 bleyensis
Anathallis bleyensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Anathallis bleyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis bleyensis?
Anathallis bleyensis
What is the common name for Anathallis bleyensis?
Bley's Anathallis
What is the growth habit of Anathallis bleyensis?
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,