Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lagarophyta
ID:
340275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 249 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339607

Common Names

  • Lagarophyta Anathallis
  • Anathallis lagarophyta
  • Lagarophyta Jewel Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis lagarophyta Luer [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis tenuifolia longisepala C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Specklinia lagarophyta (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Stelis lagarophyta (Luer) Karremans [unknown]

Description

Anathallis lagarophyta (also called Lagarophyte 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 lagarophyta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anathallis lagarophyta is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anathallis lagarophyta is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. To propagate by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or early summer and replant them in well-drained soil. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or early summer and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Anathallis lagarophyta

Anathallis lagarophyta can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Anathallis lagarophyta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anathallis lagarophyta?

Anathallis lagarophyta

What is the natural habitat of Anathallis lagarophyta?

It is found in wet montane forests in Costa Rica and Panama.

What is the flowering season of Anathallis lagarophyta?

It flowers from April to June.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-219836: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.