Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Toscano
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 365 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319232
Common Names
- Anathallis pilipetala
- Anathallis
- Pilipetala
Description
Anathallis pilipetala (also called Anathallis pilipetala, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Brazil. It has a single, thin, upright stem that grows up to 10 cm tall and is covered with small, ovate, fleshy leaves. The small, white flowers are produced in a single, terminal inflorescence. It grows in humid, shady areas of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis pilipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Anathallis pilipetala flower is yellow and has three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis pilipetala is an epiphytic orchid that grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.
Where to Find Anathallis pilipetala
Anathallis pilipetala can be found in the Southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Anathallis pilipetala FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Anathallis pilipetala?
Anathallis pilipetala is found in the humid montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
What type of plant is Anathallis pilipetala?
Anathallis pilipetala is an epiphytic orchid.
What is the flower size of Anathallis pilipetala?
Anathallis pilipetala has small flowers, measuring about 1 cm in diameter.
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,