Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(2): 100 (2002).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339632
Common Names
- Paranaensis Anathallis
- Anathallis paranaensis
- Paranaensis Jewel Orchid
Description
Anathallis paranaensis (also called Parana 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 paranaensis 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 paranaensis 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 paranaensis 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 paranaensis
Anathallis paranaensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Anathallis paranaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis paranaensis?
Anathallis paranaensis
What is the common name of Anathallis paranaensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Anathallis paranaensis?
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,