Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
paula
ID:
1305358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Toscano

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 365 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317812

Common Names

  • Anathallis paula
  • Paula Anathallis
  • Anathallis

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Description

Anathallis paula (also called Anathallis paula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical Americas. It has ovate-lanceolate 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 paula is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and birds. The plant can also be used as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anathallis paula has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anathallis paula is a tropical epiphyte native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Anathallis paula

Anathallis paula can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anathallis paula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anathallis paula?

Anathallis paula

What is the common name of Anathallis paula?

Paula's Anathallis

What is the natural habitat of Anathallis paula?

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,

References

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.