Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(4): 255 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499587
Common Names
- Pleurothallopsis Microptera
- Small-winged Pleurothallopsis
- Microptera Pleurothallopsis
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis microptera Schltr. [unknown]
- Restrepiella grandiflora Garay [unknown]
- Restrepiella microptera (Schltr.) Garay & Dunst. in Dunst. & Garay [unknown]
- Restrepiopsis grandiflora (Garay) Luer [unknown]
- Restrepiopsis microptera (Schltr.) Luer [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallopsis microptera (also called Small-winged Pleurothallopsis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in heathland, woodland and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallopsis microptera is a popular ornamental plant, known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurothallopsis microptera has small white or pink flowers with four petals and four sepals, and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallopsis microptera can be propagated through seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Divisions should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pleurothallopsis microptera
Pleurothallopsis microptera is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pleurothallopsis microptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallopsis microptera?
Pleurothallopsis microptera
What is the common name of Pleurothallopsis microptera?
Small-winged Pleurothallopsis
What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallopsis microptera?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Pleurothallopsis genus
Pleurothallopsis nemorosa,
Pleurothallopsis carnosa,
Pleurothallopsis clausa,
Pleurothallopsis inaequalis,
Pleurothallopsis insons,
Pleurothallopsis lehmannii,
Pleurothallopsis microptera,
Pleurothallopsis monetalis,
Pleurothallopsis mulderae,
Pleurothallopsis norae,
Pleurothallopsis pandurata,
Pleurothallopsis powersii,
Pleurothallopsis reichenbachiana,
Pleurothallopsis striata,
Pleurothallopsis tubulosa,
Pleurothallopsis ujarensis,
Pleurothallopsis niesseniae,
Pleurothallopsis rinkei,
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,