Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Focke) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 247 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339559
Common Names
- Brevipes Anathallis
- Anathallis Brevipes
- Brevipes Anathallis Flower
Synonyms
- Humboltia brevipes (H.Focke) Kuntze [unknown]
- Lepanthes modesta Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Pleurothallis brevipes H.Focke [unknown]
- Pleurothallis modesta Cogn. [unknown]
- Anathallis modesta (Barb.Rodr.) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]
- Specklinia bradei (H.Focke) Luer [unknown]
- Specklinia modesta (Barb.Rodr.) Luer [unknown]
- Panmorphia brevipes (H.Focke) Luer [unknown]
- Specklinia brevipes (H.Focke) Luer [unknown]
Description
Anathallis brevipes (also called Short-footed Anthillis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It has a short stem and small, ovate leaves with a distinct green coloration. It is found in humid, shady habitats, often growing on mossy tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Anathallis brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in salads. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anathallis brevipes is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anathallis brevipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Anathallis brevipes
Anathallis brevipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Anathallis brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anathallis brevipes?
Anathallis brevipes
What is the common name of Anathallis brevipes?
Short-footed Anathallis
What is the natural habitat of Anathallis brevipes?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Anathallis genus
Anathallis abbreviata,
Anathallis acuminata,
Anathallis adenochila,
Anathallis anderssonii,
Anathallis angustilabia,
Anathallis ariasii,
Anathallis attenuata,
Anathallis barbulata,
Anathallis bleyensis,
Anathallis brevipes,
Anathallis carnosifolia,
Anathallis casualis,
Anathallis ciliolata,
Anathallis clandestina,
Anathallis comayaguensis,
Anathallis concinna,
Anathallis coripatae,
Anathallis corticicola,
Anathallis cuspidata,
Anathallis dalessandroi,
Anathallis dimidia,
Anathallis dolichopus,
Anathallis dryadum,
Anathallis endresii,
Anathallis ferdinandiana,
Anathallis fernandiana,
Anathallis flammea,
Anathallis gehrtii,
Anathallis gert-hatschbachii,
Anathallis githaginea,
Anathallis gracilenta,
Anathallis greenwoodii,
Anathallis guarujaensis,
Anathallis haberi,
Anathallis helmutii,
Anathallis imbricata,
Anathallis involuta,
Anathallis iota,
Anathallis jesupiorum,
Anathallis jordanensis,
Anathallis kautskyi,
Anathallis lagarophyta,
Anathallis lewisiae,
Anathallis linearifolia,
Anathallis maguirei,
Anathallis malmeana,
Anathallis mediocarinata,
Anathallis megaloophora,
Anathallis meridana,
Anathallis microblephara,
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,