Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 250 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339628
Common Names
- Obovata Anathallis
- Anathallis obovata
- Obovata Jewel Orchid
Synonyms
- Humboltia dendrophila Kuntze [unknown]
- Humboltia obovata Kuntze [unknown]
- Pleurothallis albida Lindl. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis angustilabia Hoehne & Schltr. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis brachyantha Schltr. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis citrina Schltr. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis dendrophila Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis densiflora Cogn. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis fasciculata Cogn. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis guentheri Schltr. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis minutiflora Cogn. [illegitimate]
- Pleurothallis modestiflora Schltr. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis obovata (Lindl.) Lindl. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis octomeriiformis Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis osmosperma Cogn. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis stenoglossa Pabst [unknown]
- Specklinia obovata Lindl. [unknown]
- Stelis fasciculiflora Regel [unknown]
- Anathallis citrina (Schltr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]
- Anathallis dendrophila (Rchb.f.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]
- Anathallis guentheri (Schltr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]
- Specklinia citrina (Schltr.) Luer [unknown]
- Pleurothallis densiflora parvifolia Garay [unknown]
- Anathallis densiflora Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Anathallis fasciculata Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Anathallis micrantha Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Anathallis osmosperma Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
Description
Anathallis obovata (also called Obovate 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 obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anathallis obovata is a small white or yellowish flower with a short tube and five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a single, white leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis obovata 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 obovata
Anathallis obovata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Anathallis obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis obovata?
Anathallis obovata
What is the common name of Anathallis obovata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Anathallis obovata?
Tropical rainforest
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,