Pleurothallopsis niesseniae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niesseniae
ID:
923020
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 120: 154 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922355
Common Names
- Niessen's Pleurothallopsis
- Niessen Pleurothallopsis
- Niessen's Pleurothallopsis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleurothallopsis niesseniae (also called Niessen's Pleurothallopsis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Ecuador. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallopsis niesseniae is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleurothallopsis niesseniae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and circular. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallopsis niesseniae is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Ecuador. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix and should be kept in bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pleurothallopsis niesseniae
Pleurothallopsis niesseniae can be found in Peru.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467920: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.