Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 3: 264 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276941
Common Names
- Pleurothallis Chama
- Chama Pleurothallis
- Chama Orchid
Synonyms
- Acronia chama (Luer) Luer [unknown]
- Zosterophyllanthos chama (Luer) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]
Description
Pleurothallis chama (also called Chama Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with a small size, reaching up to 4 cm in height. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in montane forests, at elevations of 1500 to 2700 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurothallis chama is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleurothallis chama is white with a yellowish lip. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurothallis chama can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium with high humidity and bright, indirect light. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a well-drained medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Plants should be grown in a well-drained medium with high humidity and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pleurothallis chama
Pleurothallis chama can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pleurothallis chama FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis chama?
Pleurothallis chama
What is the family of Pleurothallis chama?
Orchidaceae
What are the common names of Pleurothallis chama?
Chama Pleurothallis, Chama Orchid
Species in the Pleurothallis genus
Pleurothallis abortiva,
Pleurothallis acestrophylla,
Pleurothallis acutidentata,
Pleurothallis acutilabia,
Pleurothallis adeleae,
Pleurothallis adelphe,
Pleurothallis adonis,
Pleurothallis aggeris,
Pleurothallis alborosea,
Pleurothallis allenii,
Pleurothallis alopex,
Pleurothallis altimonile,
Pleurothallis alvaroi,
Pleurothallis alveolata,
Pleurothallis ambyx,
Pleurothallis amphigya,
Pleurothallis amplectens,
Pleurothallis anceps,
Pleurothallis andina,
Pleurothallis ankyloglossa,
Pleurothallis annectens,
Pleurothallis antennifera,
Pleurothallis anthrax,
Pleurothallis apopsis,
Pleurothallis aporosis,
Pleurothallis applanata,
Pleurothallis arachnopsis,
Pleurothallis archicolonae,
Pleurothallis archidonae,
Pleurothallis archidonopsis,
Pleurothallis arctata,
Pleurothallis arietina,
Pleurothallis ascera,
Pleurothallis aspergillum,
Pleurothallis asplundii,
Pleurothallis atrohiata,
Pleurothallis aurita,
Pleurothallis bahorucensis,
Pleurothallis bangii,
Pleurothallis barbata,
Pleurothallis batrachus,
Pleurothallis baudoensis,
Pleurothallis belocardia,
Pleurothallis bevilacquana,
Pleurothallis bicallosa,
Pleurothallis bicochlearis,
Pleurothallis bicornis,
Pleurothallis bicruris,
Pleurothallis biserrula,
Pleurothallis bitumida,
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,