Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bicochlearis
ID:
277445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 21(2): 118. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276777

Common Names

  • Bicochlearis Pleurothallis
  • Pleurothallis Bicochlearis
  • Bicochlearis Pleurothallis Orchid

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Description

Pleurothallis bicochlearis (also called 'Two-spurred Pleurothallis', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical Americas. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters. It has a short stem and two to four leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis bicochlearis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis bicochlearis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis bicochlearis is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is best done through division of the mature plant or through seed germination.

Where to Find Pleurothallis bicochlearis

Pleurothallis bicochlearis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallis bicochlearis FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis bicochlearis?

Bicochlearis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis bicochlearis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Pleurothallis bicochlearis?

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,

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