Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crateriformis
ID:
277743

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 15: 88 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000277075

Common Names

  • Pleurothallis Crateriformis
  • Crater-Shaped Pleurothallis
  • Cup-Shaped Pleurothallis

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Synonyms

  • Acronia crateriformis (C.Schweinf.) Luer [unknown]
  • Zosterophyllanthos crateriformis (C.Schweinf.) Szlach. & Kułak [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis crateriformis (also called Crateriform Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a short, erect stem and a single, apical leaf. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis crateriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis crateriformis is small and white with a yellow-green lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis crateriformis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pleurothallis crateriformis

Pleurothallis crateriformis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pleurothallis crateriformis FAQ

What is the common name of Pleurothallis crateriformis?

Crater-shaped Pleurothallis

What type of soil is best for Pleurothallis crateriformis?

Well-draining, humus-rich soil with a neutral pH

What is the ideal temperature range for Pleurothallis crateriformis?

60-85°F (16-29°C)

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-159691: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.