Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
arctata
ID:
277359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 12(1): 39 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276691

Common Names

  • Arctata Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Arctata
  • Arctata Pleurothallis Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Acronia arctata (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos arctatus (Luer) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis arctata (also called Arctata Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in grasslands, forest margins, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis arctata 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

The flowers of Pleurothallis arctata are small and white, with a tubular shape and four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis arctata is a small epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining medium. Water regularly and keep the medium moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Pleurothallis arctata

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

Pleurothallis arctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis arctata?

Pleurothallis arctata

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis arctata?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the size of Pleurothallis arctata?

Small, up to 2 cm in height

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