Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dutra ex Pabst) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 249 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339612
Common Names
- Malme's Anathallis
- Anathallis malmeana
- Malme's Jewel Orchid
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis malmeana Dutra ex Pabst [unknown]
- Specklinia malmeana (Dutra ex Pabst) Luer [unknown]
Description
Anathallis malmeana (also called Malme's 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 malmeana 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 malmeana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis malmeana 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 malmeana
Anathallis malmeana can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Anathallis malmeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis malmeana?
Anathallis malmeana
What is the natural habitat of Anathallis malmeana?
It is found in wet montane forests in Costa Rica and Panama.
What is the flowering season of Anathallis malmeana?
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,