Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr. ex Hoehne) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 248 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339573
Common Names
- Corticicola Anathallis
- Anathallis Corticicola
- Corticicola Anathallis Flower
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis corticicola Schltr. ex Hoehne [unknown]
- Specklinia corticicola (Schltr. ex Hoehne) Luer [unknown]
- Panmorphia corticicola (Schltr. ex Hoehne) Luer [unknown]
Description
Anathallis corticicola (also called Corticicola 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 yellow-green coloration. It is found in humid, shady habitats, often growing on mossy tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis corticicola 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 corticicola 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 corticicola can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Anathallis corticicola
Anathallis corticicola can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Anathallis corticicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis corticicola?
Anathallis corticicola
What is the common name of Anathallis corticicola?
Corticicolous Anathallis
What is the natural habitat of Anathallis corticicola?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,