Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
340277

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339609

Common Names

  • Linearifolia Anathallis
  • Anathallis linearifolia
  • Linearifolia Jewel Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis bupleurifolia Porsch [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis convallium Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis convergens R.Gerard [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis depauperata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis glossochila Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis linearifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis margaritifera Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis rigidula Cogn. [unknown]
  • Specklinia depauperata (Cogn.) F.Barros [unknown]
  • Anathallis margaritifera (Schltr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]
  • Specklinia bupleurifolia (Porsch) Luer [unknown]
  • Specklinia linearifolia (Cogn.) Luer [unknown]
  • Specklinia rigidula (Cogn.) Luer [unknown]
  • Anathallis rigidula (Cogn.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Anathallis linearifolia (also called Linear-Leaved 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 linearifolia 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 linearifolia 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 linearifolia 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 linearifolia

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

Anathallis linearifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anathallis linearifolia?

Anathallis linearifolia

What is the natural habitat of Anathallis linearifolia?

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

What is the flowering season of Anathallis linearifolia?

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-219838: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' 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.