Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer, Toscano & Baptista
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 364 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317870
Common Names
- Anathallis dantasii
- Dantasii Anathallis
- Anathallis
Description
Anathallis dantasii (also called Dantas's Anathallis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in rocky outcrops in the Atlantic Forest. It is a shrub with long, thin leaves that are green on the top and reddish underneath.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis dantasii is an ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant or in terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens, and its leaves are used as a source of food for livestock. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anathallis dantasii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, slender leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis dantasii can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Anathallis dantasii
Anathallis dantasii is native to Brazil. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Anathallis dantasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis dantasii?
Anathallis dantasii
What is the common name of Anathallis dantasii?
Dantasii Anathallis
Where is Anathallis dantasii found?
Anathallis dantasii is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
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,