Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiron & V.P.Castro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 9: 4 (2009 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911416
Common Names
- Bolsanelloi Anathallis
- Bolsanelloi Anathallis
- Bolsanelloi Anathallis
Description
Anathallis bolsanelloi (also called Anathallis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in moist grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis bolsanelloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anathallis bolsanelloi has small, yellow flowers with dark purple centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis bolsanelloi is a tropical plant native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial orchid with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. Propagation is usually done by division of the tuber or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.
Where to Find Anathallis bolsanelloi
Anathallis bolsanelloi is native to South America and is found in the high-altitude grasslands of Bolivia and Peru.
Anathallis bolsanelloi FAQ
What is the common name of Anathallis bolsanelloi?
Bolsanello's Anathallis
What is the scientific name of Bolsanello's Anathallis?
Anathallis bolsanelloi
What is the natural habitat of Anathallis bolsanelloi?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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,