Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
antennifera
ID:
277330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 9: 30 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276662

Common Names

  • Antennifera Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Antennifera
  • Antennifera Pleurothallis Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Humboltia antennifera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia cyclochila Kuntze [unknown]
  • Humboltia incurva Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis cyclochila Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis incurva Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis antennifera (also called 'Antenna-bearing Pleurothallis', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis antennifera is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with a yellowish lip. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis antennifera is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of peat moss and sand and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pleurothallis antennifera

Pleurothallis antennifera is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pleurothallis antennifera FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis antennifera?

Antennifera

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis antennifera?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Pleurothallis antennifera?

2-3 inches

Species in the Pleurothallis genus

Pleurothallis abortiva, Pleurothallis acestrophylla, Pleurothallis acutidentata, Pleurothallis acutilabia, Pleurothallis adeleae, Pleurothallis adelphe, Pleurothallis adonis, Pleurothallis aggeris, Pleurothallis alborosea, Pleurothallis allenii, Pleurothallis alopex, Pleurothallis altimonile, Pleurothallis alvaroi, Pleurothallis alveolata, Pleurothallis ambyx, Pleurothallis amphigya, Pleurothallis amplectens, Pleurothallis anceps, Pleurothallis andina, Pleurothallis ankyloglossa, Pleurothallis annectens, Pleurothallis antennifera, Pleurothallis anthrax, Pleurothallis apopsis, Pleurothallis aporosis, Pleurothallis applanata, Pleurothallis arachnopsis, Pleurothallis archicolonae, Pleurothallis archidonae, Pleurothallis archidonopsis, Pleurothallis arctata, Pleurothallis arietina, Pleurothallis ascera, Pleurothallis aspergillum, Pleurothallis asplundii, Pleurothallis atrohiata, Pleurothallis aurita, Pleurothallis bahorucensis, Pleurothallis bangii, Pleurothallis barbata, Pleurothallis batrachus, Pleurothallis baudoensis, Pleurothallis belocardia, Pleurothallis bevilacquana, Pleurothallis bicallosa, Pleurothallis bicochlearis, Pleurothallis bicornis, Pleurothallis bicruris, Pleurothallis biserrula, Pleurothallis bitumida,

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-159311: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.