Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Toscano
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 310 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317852
Common Names
- Anathallis ova-trochilorum
- Ova-trochilorum Anathallis
- Anathallis
Description
Anathallis ova-trochilorum (also called Anathallis ova-trochilorum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical Americas. It has ovate leaves with a green upper surface and a purple underside. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in other damp habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis ova-trochilorum is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anathallis ova-trochilorum has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis ova-trochilorum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller clumps, with each clump containing several shoots. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The divisions should be watered regularly and kept moist until they are well-established.
Where to Find Anathallis ova-trochilorum
Anathallis ova-trochilorum is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo.
Anathallis ova-trochilorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis ova-trochilorum?
Anathallis ova-trochilorum
What is the common name of Anathallis ova-trochilorum?
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What is the natural habitat of Anathallis ova-trochilorum?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,