Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 115: 259 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911444
Common Names
- Anathallis Minima
- Minima Anathallis
- Minima Jewel Orchid
Description
Anathallis minima (also called Minim, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in wet, shady areas of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anathallis minima has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis minima is a tropical plant native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial orchid with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. Propagation is usually done by division of the tuber or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.
Where to Find Anathallis minima
Anathallis minima is native to Central and South America and is found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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,