Pleurothallis allenii
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Asparagales Family:Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Epidendreae SubTribe: Pleurothallidinae Genus: Pleurothallis Species: Pths. allenii Alliance: Binomial name Pleurothallis allenii L.O. Williams 1940

Pleurothallis allenii is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Pleurothallis.

Contents 1 Description 2 Distribution 3 Culture 4 Naming 4.1 Synonyms

DescriptionEdit

Plant blooms at any season with a 1 cm wide flower.

DistributionEdit

Plant is found growing in Panama at elevations of 550 to 1000 meters

CultureEdit

Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.

NamingEdit

Common Names: Allen's Pleurothallis

SynonymsEdit

1. Zosterophyllanthos allenii ( L.O.Williams ) Szlach. & Marg. 2002