Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lewisiae
ID:
340276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) Solano & Soto Arenas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 5-6: x (2002 publ. 2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339608

Common Names

  • Lewis' Anathallis
  • Anathallis lewisiae
  • Lewis' Jewel Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis lewisiae Ames [unknown]
  • Specklinia lewisiae (Ames) Luer [unknown]
  • Panmorphia lewisiae (Ames) Luer [unknown]

Description

Anathallis lewisiae (also called Lewis' 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 lewisiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anathallis lewisiae 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 lewisiae can be propagated by division, seed, or tissue culture. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. It can be fertilized with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Anathallis lewisiae

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

Anathallis lewisiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anathallis lewisiae?

Anathallis lewisiae

What is the natural habitat of Anathallis lewisiae?

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

What is the flowering season of Anathallis lewisiae?

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-219837: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Solano Gómez (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solano' in the authors string.