Pleurothallopsis
(pronounced: plur-oh-thal-OP-siss)
Classification
Epidendreae subtribe Pleurothallidinae. Pleurothallopsis closely resembles Restrepiopsis but differs by the pollinia number. Pleurothallopsis bears eight pollinia while Restrepiopsis bears four pollinia.
Overview
Miniature caespitose epiphytes. Ramicauls short, concealed by tubular bracts. Leaves 1, elliptic, obtuse. Inflorescences erect, solitary. Flowers cupped. Dorsal sepal and petals free, spreading, the lateral sepals fused for their length. Lip three-lobed, the lateral lobes erect, with a central pair of callus keel. Column arching; pollinia 8, naked.
Distribution
A monotypic genus endemic to Brazil.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Grow Pleurothallopsis in small pots of fine, seedling-grade epiphyte mixture or on small slabs with a small pad of moisture retaining material at the roots. Provide intermediate temperatures, medium bright light, and steady watering throughout the year.
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