Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caroli
ID:
922641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) F.Barros & Barberena

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: 128 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921976

Common Names

  • Anathallis Caroli
  • Carol's Anathallis
  • Carol's Orchid

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Description

Anathallis caroli (also called Carol's anathallis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anathallis caroli is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anathallis caroli has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anathallis caroli is an epiphytic plant native to South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings.

Where to Find Anathallis caroli

Anathallis caroli can be found in the montane forests of Colombia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467596: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Felipe Fajardo V.A. Barberena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barberena' in the authors string.