Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schneideri
ID:
275741

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 14: 24 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000275073

Common Names

  • Platystele Schneideri
  • Schneideri's Platystele
  • Schneideri Platystele

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Description

Platystele schneideri (also called Schneideri 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 schneideri 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 schneideri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Platystele schneideri is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter and slightly acidic. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.

Where to Find Platystele schneideri

Platystele schneideri is native to Central and South America. It is found in the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Platystele schneideri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Platystele schneideri?

Platystele schneideri

What is the common name of Platystele schneideri?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Platystele schneideri?

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,

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