Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
taracuana
ID:
922346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) F.Barros & Barberena

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: 129 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921681

Common Names

  • Anathallis taracuana
  • Taracuana Anathallis
  • Taracuana Fairy Orchid

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Description

Anathallis taracuana (also called 'Taracuana Anathallis', among many other common names) is a small orchid native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anathallis taracuana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anathallis taracuana has white flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anathallis taracuana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Anathallis taracuana

Anathallis taracuana is found in the 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467289: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Felipe Fajardo V.A. Barberena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barberena' in the authors string.