Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 38: 99 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275064
Common Names
- Platystele pyriformis
- Pyriform Platystele
- Pyriform Platystele
Description
Platystele pyriformis (also called Pear-Shaped Platystele, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin leaf and a single, small flower. It is found in humid, shady areas, often in the canopy of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Platystele pyriformis is a popular ornamental plant with attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a border plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platystele pyriformis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and two small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platystele pyriformis is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a bright, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings will take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Platystele pyriformis
Platystele pyriformis is native to Central and South America. It is found in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Platystele pyriformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platystele pyriformis?
Platystele pyriformis
What is the common name of Platystele pyriformis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Platystele pyriformis?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Platystele genus
Platystele acicularis,
Platystele aculeata,
Platystele acutilingua,
Platystele adelphe,
Platystele aianthera,
Platystele altarica,
Platystele alucitae,
Platystele argentosa,
Platystele aurea,
Platystele bernoullii,
Platystele bovilinguis,
Platystele brenneri,
Platystele calantha,
Platystele calymma,
Platystele caudatisepala,
Platystele compacta,
Platystele consobrina,
Platystele crinita,
Platystele dalstroemii,
Platystele dasyglossa,
Platystele delhierroi,
Platystele densiflora,
Platystele dewildei,
Platystele dodsonii,
Platystele dressleri,
Platystele edmundoi,
Platystele enervis,
Platystele examen-culicum,
Platystele filamentosa,
Platystele fimbriata,
Platystele gyroglossa,
Platystele hampshireae,
Platystele hirtzii,
Platystele ingramii,
Platystele jamboeensis,
Platystele jesupiorum,
Platystele johnstonii,
Platystele jungermannioides,
Platystele lancilabris,
Platystele lawessonii,
Platystele lehmannii,
Platystele londonoana,
Platystele lycopodioides,
Platystele megaloglossa,
Platystele microglossa,
Platystele microscopica,
Platystele microtatantha,
Platystele minimiflora,
Platystele misasiana,
Platystele misera,
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,