Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fusca
ID:
919045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Chiron & Xim.Bols.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 56 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918380

Common Names

  • Pabstiella fusca
  • Fusca Pabstiella
  • Pabstiella Fusca

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Description

Pabstiella fusca (also called 'Brown Pabstiella', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, fleshy, leaf-like stem. It is native to Central and South America and grows in wet, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pabstiella fusca is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pabstiella fusca is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pabstiella fusca is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a clumping palm with a single trunk and can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and moist until germination.

Where to Find Pabstiella fusca

Pabstiella fusca is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Species in the Pabstiella genus

Pabstiella mirabilis, Pabstiella aryter, Pabstiella determannii, Pabstiella syringodes, Pabstiella tripterantha, Pabstiella yauaperyensis, Pabstiella parvifolia, Pabstiella wacketii, Pabstiella verboonenii, Pabstiella versicolor, Pabstiella aveniformis, Pabstiella arcuata, Pabstiella alligatorifera, Pabstiella calcarata, Pabstiella crassicaulis, Pabstiella cordilabia, Pabstiella conspersa, Pabstiella castellensis, Pabstiella carrisii, Pabstiella carinifera, Pabstiella bradei, Pabstiella bacillaris, Pabstiella campestris, Pabstiella truncicola, Pabstiella uniflora, Pabstiella vellozoana, Pabstiella pellifeloidis, Pabstiella piraquarensis, Pabstiella leucopyramis, Pabstiella lineolata, Pabstiella gracilicaulis, Pabstiella curti-bradei, Pabstiella fasciata, Pabstiella fluminensis, Pabstiella elegantula, Pabstiella ephemera, Pabstiella lingua, Pabstiella matinhensis, Pabstiella miragliae, Pabstiella ghillanyi, Pabstiella garayi, Pabstiella miniato-lineolata, Pabstiella pleurothalloides, Pabstiella sordida, Pabstiella sarcopetala, Pabstiella ruschii, Pabstiella robertoi, Pabstiella quadridentata, Pabstiella pristeoglossa, Pabstiella rubrolineata,

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-463790: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Renato Ximenes Bolsanello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xim.Bols.' in the authors string.