Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 115: 259 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911456
Common Names
- Anathallis spiculifera
- Spiculifera Anathallis
- Spike Anathallis
Description
Anathallis spiculifera (also called Spiculifer, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in wet, shady areas of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis spiculifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anathallis spiculifera is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis spiculifera is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or fall. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Anathallis spiculifera
Anathallis spiculifera is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Anathallis spiculifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis spiculifera?
Anathallis spiculifera
What is the natural habitat of Anathallis spiculifera?
Tropical forests of Brazil
What is the flower color of Anathallis spiculifera?
White
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,