Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
340330

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 251 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339662

Common Names

  • Anathallis stenophylla
  • Stenophylla Anathallis
  • Anathallis Stenophylla

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis melanopus F.Lehm. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis stenophylla F.Lehm. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Specklinia stenophylla (F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) Luer [unknown]
  • Stelis melanopus (F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.) Karremans [unknown]

Description

Anathallis stenophylla (also called Stenophyllous Anathallis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet mountain forests. It has a small, greenish-white flower with a yellow lip, and its leaves are narrow and pointed.

Uses & Benefits

Anathallis stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anathallis stenophylla has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anathallis stenophylla can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a light, well-drained soil and a position in part shade. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F). Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Reduce watering in winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Anathallis stenophylla

Anathallis stenophylla can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Anathallis stenophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Anathallis stenophylla?

Stenophylla Anathallis

What is the natural habitat of Anathallis stenophylla?

It is found in wet montane forests in Colombia

What is the flower color of Anathallis stenophylla?

The flowers are yellow with a purple center

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-219886: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Friedrich Carl Lehmann (1850-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Lehm.' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.