Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quaternaria
ID:
278941

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 31. 1998 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVII.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000278273

Common Names

  • Quaternaria Pleurothallis
  • Quaternaria Orchid
  • Quaternaria Butterfly Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Acronia quaternaria (Luer) Luer [unknown]

Description

Pleurothallis quaternaria (also called Pleurothallis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, erect stem. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in cloud forests at elevations of 1000-2000 meters. It is found growing on trees and rocks in humid, mossy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothallis quaternaria is used as an ornamental plant and for its aesthetic value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleurothallis quaternaria is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothallis quaternaria is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is best grown in a medium that is composed of equal parts of fir bark, charcoal, and perlite. It should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Pleurothallis quaternaria

Pleurothallis quaternaria is found in Colombia.

Pleurothallis quaternaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleurothallis quaternaria?

Pleurothallis quaternaria

What is the common name of Pleurothallis quaternaria?

Quaternaria Pleurothallis

What is the natural habitat of Pleurothallis quaternaria?

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