Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gigiportillae
ID:
1333040

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Doucette & J.Portilla

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 257: 238 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345494

Common Names

  • Pleurothallis gigiportillae
  • Gigiportillae Pleurothallis
  • Gigiportillae Orchid

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Description

Pleurothallis gigiportillae (also called Gigiportillae pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in South America. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in shady, moist areas. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single, large, green, heart-shaped leaf at the top. The flower is small and white, with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis gigiportillae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothallis gigiportillae has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis gigiportillae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pleurothallis gigiportillae

Pleurothallis gigiportillae can be found in the mountains of Costa Rica.

Pleurothallis gigiportillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis gigiportillae?

Pleurothallis gigiportillae

What is the common name of Pleurothallis gigiportillae?

Gigiportilla Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis gigiportillae?

Pleurothallis gigiportillae is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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

José Portilla (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Portilla' in the authors string.
Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.