582 Species of Genus Pleurothallis

Pleurothallis: My Orchid Obsession

Hi, I’m Ferb Vu, and I’m a bit obsessed with orchids. But not just any orchids – I’m particularly captivated by the genus Pleurothallis. These fascinating plants, often referred to as “bonnet orchids,” have completely captured my imagination with their incredible diversity and often bizarre forms.

Pleurothallis is a massive genus, boasting over 500 recognized species. They’re found throughout the tropical Americas, from Mexico down to South America, thriving in the humid, shady environments of cloud forests. What truly sets them apart is their incredible variety. Some are tiny, miniature orchids clinging to twigs, while others are larger, robust plants with cane-like stems. And their flowers? Don’t even get me started!

A Kaleidoscope of Forms

The flowers of Pleurothallis are a testament to the boundless creativity of nature. They come in a mind-boggling array of shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are delicate and translucent, resembling tiny glass sculptures. Others are fleshy and brightly colored, mimicking insects to attract pollinators.

One of my favorites is Pleurothallis truncata, with its vibrant orange flowers arranged in a fan-like shape. It’s like a miniature firework display! Then there’s Pleurothallis teaguei, whose flowers look like tiny, furry animals. And who could resist the charm of Pleurothallis phalangifera, with its long, spider-like petals?

More Than Just Pretty Faces

But Pleurothallis orchids are more than just beautiful curiosities. They play a vital role in their ecosystems, providing food and shelter for a variety of insects and other small creatures. They’re also an important part of the global orchid trade, with many species highly sought after by collectors.

Unfortunately, this popularity has led to over-collection and habitat destruction, threatening the survival of some Pleurothallis species. This is why I believe it’s crucial to cultivate these orchids responsibly, ensuring their continued existence for generations to come.

A Lifelong Journey of Discovery

My fascination with Pleurothallis has led me on a lifelong journey of learning and discovery. I’ve spent countless hours poring over botanical books, scouring online forums, and even venturing into the rainforest to observe these orchids in their natural habitat.

And I’m constantly amazed by what I find. Every new species I encounter reveals another facet of this incredible genus, deepening my appreciation for its beauty and complexity.

Species List

1. Pleurothallis abortiva Luer
2. Pleurothallis acestrophylla Luer
3. Pleurothallis acutidentata Cogn.
4. Pleurothallis acutilabia Luer
5. Pleurothallis adeleae Luer
6. Pleurothallis adelphe Luer & Hirtz
7. Pleurothallis adonis Luer
8. Pleurothallis adventurae Karremans & Bogarín
9. Pleurothallis aggeris Luer
10. Pleurothallis aguirrei Luer & R.Escobar
11. Pleurothallis alborosea (Kraenzl.) Porto & Brade
12. Pleurothallis allenii L.O.Williams
13. Pleurothallis alopex Luer
14. Pleurothallis altimonile Luer & R.Escobar
15. Pleurothallis alvaroi Luer & R.Escobar
16. Pleurothallis alveolata Luer
17. Pleurothallis ambyx Luer & R.Escobar
18. Pleurothallis amentacea Luer & Toscano
19. Pleurothallis amphigya Luer & R.Escobar
20. Pleurothallis amplectens Luer
21. Pleurothallis anceps Luer
22. Pleurothallis andina (Schltr.) Luer
23. Pleurothallis andreae Mark Wilson, B.T.Larsen & J.Portilla
24. Pleurothallis andreaskayi Mark Wilson & B.T.Larsen
25. Pleurothallis andreettae (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
26. Pleurothallis angustissima (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
27. Pleurothallis ankyloglossa Luer & Hirtz
28. Pleurothallis annectens Luer
29. Pleurothallis antennifera Lindl.
30. Pleurothallis anthrax Luer & R.Escobar
31. Pleurothallis anthurioides A.Doucette
32. Pleurothallis apopsis Luer
33. Pleurothallis aporosis Luer
34. Pleurothallis applanata Luer & Dalström
35. Pleurothallis arachnopsis H.G.Jones
36. Pleurothallis archicolonae Luer
37. Pleurothallis archidonae Lindl.
38. Pleurothallis archidonopsis Luer & Hirtz
39. Pleurothallis archilarum Chiron
40. Pleurothallis arctata Luer
41. Pleurothallis ariana-dayanae Vélez-Abarca, M.M.Jiménez & D.Gut.del Pozo
42. Pleurothallis arietina Ames
43. Pleurothallis ascera Luer & R.Escobar
44. Pleurothallis aspergillum Luer & Hirtz
45. Pleurothallis asplundii Luer
46. Pleurothallis asteria K.W.Holcomb
47. Pleurothallis asymmetrica (Kolan. & Szlach.) Karremans
48. Pleurothallis atrohiata Dod
49. Pleurothallis aurita C.Schweinf.
50. Pleurothallis baccata (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
51. Pleurothallis baezensis (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
52. Pleurothallis bangii Rolfe ex Britton
53. Pleurothallis barbata Westc.
54. Pleurothallis barrowii Schuit.
55. Pleurothallis batrachus Luer & Hirtz
56. Pleurothallis baudoensis Luer & R.Escobar
57. Pleurothallis belocardia Schltr.
58. Pleurothallis bicallosa Luer & Hirtz
59. Pleurothallis bicochlearis Luer
60. Pleurothallis bicornis Lindl.
61. Pleurothallis bicruris Lindl.
62. Pleurothallis bilobulata M.M.Jiménez, Ocupa & Vélez-Abarca
63. Pleurothallis biserrula Rchb.f.
64. Pleurothallis bitumida Luer
65. Pleurothallis bivalvis Lindl.
66. Pleurothallis blepharopetala Schltr.
67. Pleurothallis bogarinii Pupulin & J.D.Zuñiga
68. Pleurothallis bothros Luer
69. Pleurothallis bovilingua Luer & R.Escobar
70. Pleurothallis bowmanni Rchb.f.
71. Pleurothallis brachiata Luer
72. Pleurothallis braidiana (Luer) Karremans
73. Pleurothallis brittoniana Rolfe ex Britton
74. Pleurothallis bucculenta Luer
75. Pleurothallis bucranon Luer & Hirtz
76. Pleurothallis bulbosa (Luer & R.Escobar) Pfahl
77. Pleurothallis cachabensis Luer & Hirtz
78. Pleurothallis cajamarcae Schltr.
79. Pleurothallis calamifolia Luer & R.Escobar
80. Pleurothallis calceolaris Rchb.f.
81. Pleurothallis callifera C.Schweinf.
82. Pleurothallis callosa M.Díaz & Pupulin
83. Pleurothallis calogramma Luer
84. Pleurothallis calolalax Luer & R.Escobar
85. Pleurothallis calvariola Luer & R.Escobar
86. Pleurothallis canaligera Rchb.f.
87. Pleurothallis caniceps Luer
88. Pleurothallis canidentis Luer & R.Escobar
89. Pleurothallis capitonis Luer & R.Escobar
90. Pleurothallis caprina Luer & R.Escobar
91. Pleurothallis cardiochila L.O.Williams
92. Pleurothallis cardiocrepis Rchb.f.
93. Pleurothallis cardiophylax Rchb.f.
94. Pleurothallis cardiostola Rchb.f.
95. Pleurothallis cardiothallis Rchb.f.
96. Pleurothallis carduela (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
97. Pleurothallis carmensotoana Mark Wilson & B.T.Larsen
98. Pleurothallis carnosa Braid
99. Pleurothallis carpishensis Ocupa, M.M.Jiménez & Mark Wilson
100. Pleurothallis carrenoi Carnevali & I.Ramírez
101. Pleurothallis cassidata Luer & R.Escobar
102. Pleurothallis castanea Mark Wilson, G.Merino & J.D.Werner
103. Pleurothallis catharinensis Cogn.
104. Pleurothallis caucensis Mark Wilson
105. Pleurothallis cauda-hirundinis Luer & J.Portilla
106. Pleurothallis cauda-phocae Luer & Hirtz
107. Pleurothallis cedrinorum Luer & Dalström
108. Pleurothallis celsia Gal.-Tar. & J.S.Moreno
109. Pleurothallis centranthera Lindl.
110. Pleurothallis cernua Luer
111. Pleurothallis chama Luer
112. Pleurothallis chaparensis (Luer & R.Vásquez) J.M.H.Shaw
113. Pleurothallis chavezii Luer
114. Pleurothallis chicalensis M.M.Jiménez & Baquero
115. Pleurothallis chloroleuca Lindl.
116. Pleurothallis chuscalica Luer
117. Pleurothallis circinata Luer
118. Pleurothallis claudii Rchb.f. ex Dod
119. Pleurothallis cleistogama Luer
120. Pleurothallis cobriformis L.O.Williams
121. Pleurothallis colossus Kraenzl. ex Kerch.
122. Pleurothallis complanata Luer & Hirtz
123. Pleurothallis compressa Luer
124. Pleurothallis condorensis Luer & Hirtz
125. Pleurothallis conformalis Luer & Dalström
126. Pleurothallis conicostigma Luer
127. Pleurothallis constricta Luer & R.Escobar
128. Pleurothallis convexa Luer & Hirtz
129. Pleurothallis cordata (Ruiz & Pav.) Lindl.
130. Pleurothallis cordifolia Rchb.f. & H.Wagener
131. Pleurothallis coriacardia Rchb.f.
132. Pleurothallis cornualis Luer
133. Pleurothallis correllii Luer
134. Pleurothallis corysta Luer
135. Pleurothallis cosmetron Luer
136. Pleurothallis cottenii K.W.Holcomb
137. Pleurothallis cotyligera Luer & R.Escobar
138. Pleurothallis crateriformis C.Schweinf.
139. Pleurothallis crescentilabia Ames
140. Pleurothallis cristata (Barb.Rodr.) Cogn.
141. Pleurothallis crocodiliceps Rchb.f.
142. Pleurothallis crossota Luer & Dalström
143. Pleurothallis crucifera Luer & Hirtz
144. Pleurothallis cubitoria Luer
145. Pleurothallis culpameae (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
146. Pleurothallis cultellifolis Barb.Rodr.
147. Pleurothallis cunabularis Luer
148. Pleurothallis curvifructa H.G.Jones
149. Pleurothallis cutucuensis Luer
150. Pleurothallis cuzcoensis (Luer) Karremans
151. Pleurothallis cyanea Luer & R.Escobar
152. Pleurothallis cymbiformis Dod
153. Pleurothallis cymbisepala Schltr.
154. Pleurothallis cypelligera Luer & Hirtz
155. Pleurothallis dariensis (Kolan. & Szlach.) Bogarín
156. Pleurothallis dasypetala Luer & Hirtz
157. Pleurothallis davisii Luer & Endara
158. Pleurothallis deflexa Luer
159. Pleurothallis dejavu Luer & Hirtz
160. Pleurothallis delascioi Carnevali & I.Ramírez
161. Pleurothallis demissa Luer & R.Vásquez
162. Pleurothallis dentipetala Rolfe ex Ames
163. Pleurothallis depressa Luer & R.Escobar
164. Pleurothallis deuterodriessenii J.M.H.Shaw
165. Pleurothallis deuterowerneri J.M.H.Shaw
166. Pleurothallis dewildei Luer & R.Escobar
167. Pleurothallis diabolica Luer & R.Escobar
168. Pleurothallis diazii (Luer & Endara) J.M.H.Shaw
169. Pleurothallis dibolia Luer
170. Pleurothallis dichotoma (Poepp. & Endl.) Schltr.
171. Pleurothallis dilemma Luer
172. Pleurothallis discoidea Lindl.
173. Pleurothallis divaricans Schltr.
174. Pleurothallis dorotheae Luer
175. Pleurothallis dorrii Luer
176. Pleurothallis doucetteana L.E.Matthews
177. Pleurothallis dracuncula (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
178. Pleurothallis dressleriana Bogarín
179. Pleurothallis drewii Luer
180. Pleurothallis driessenii Luer
181. Pleurothallis dubbeldamii Luer
182. Pleurothallis dukei Luer
183. Pleurothallis dunstervillei Foldats
184. Pleurothallis duplex Luer & R.Escobar
185. Pleurothallis eccentrica Luer & Hirtz
186. Pleurothallis ecomingae M.M.Jiménez, Baquero & Mark Wilson
187. Pleurothallis eduardoi Mark Wilson
188. Pleurothallis eidos Luer
189. Pleurothallis ekmanii Schltr.
190. Pleurothallis elvirana Carnevali & I.Ramírez
191. Pleurothallis ensata Luer
192. Pleurothallis epiglottis Luer
193. Pleurothallis equipedites K.W.Holcomb
194. Pleurothallis erythrium Luer
195. Pleurothallis escobarii (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
196. Pleurothallis eumecocaulon Schltr.
197. Pleurothallis excavata Schltr.
198. Pleurothallis excentrica (Luer) Luer
199. Pleurothallis fantastica Ames
200. Pleurothallis fastidiosa Luer
201. Pleurothallis flaveola Luer & Hirtz
202. Pleurothallis flavomarginata A.Doucette, H.Medina & J.Portilla
203. Pleurothallis folsomii (Luer & Endara) J.M.H.Shaw
204. Pleurothallis fonnegrae (Luer & Endara) J.M.H.Shaw
205. Pleurothallis forceps-cancri Luer & R.Escobar
206. Pleurothallis fossulata Luer & R.Escobar
207. Pleurothallis franciana Sierra-Ariza
208. Pleurothallis fugax Luer & R.Escobar
209. Pleurothallis furcifera Luer
210. Pleurothallis fustifera Luer
211. Pleurothallis galerita Luer
212. Pleurothallis ganymedes Luer & R.Escobar
213. Pleurothallis garayana (Ospina) Luer
214. Pleurothallis gargantua Luer
215. Pleurothallis genychila Schltr.
216. Pleurothallis geographica Luer
217. Pleurothallis gigiportillae A.Doucette & J.Portilla
218. Pleurothallis giraffa Luer
219. Pleurothallis giraldoi Luer
220. Pleurothallis glabra Luer & R.Escobar
221. Pleurothallis globosa Luer & R.Escobar
222. Pleurothallis glochis Luer & R.Escobar
223. Pleurothallis glossopogon Rchb.f.
224. Pleurothallis gomezii Luer & R.Escobar
225. Pleurothallis gonzaleziorum Pupulin, M.Díaz & Pridgeon
226. Pleurothallis gonzaloi J.S.Moreno, Rinc.-González & Gal.-Tar.
227. Pleurothallis gracilicolumna Mark Wilson
228. Pleurothallis gracilipedunculata Foldats
229. Pleurothallis grandiflora Lindl.
230. Pleurothallis grandilingua Pupulin, M.Díaz & Pridgeon
231. Pleurothallis gratiosa Rchb.f.
232. Pleurothallis grobleri (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
233. Pleurothallis gustavoi Mark Wilson
234. Pleurothallis gutierrezii Luer
235. Pleurothallis gymnastica K.W.Holcomb
236. Pleurothallis habenula Luer & R.Escobar
237. Pleurothallis hammelii Luer
238. Pleurothallis harpago Luer
239. Pleurothallis hartwegii Lindl.
240. Pleurothallis hawkingii Karremans & J.E.Jiménez
241. Pleurothallis hawkinsii (Luer & Endara) J.M.H.Shaw
242. Pleurothallis helleri A.D.Hawkes
243. Pleurothallis hemileuca Luer
244. Pleurothallis hemisphaerica Luer & R.Escobar
245. Pleurothallis henniae Luer & Dalström
246. Pleurothallis hippocrepica Luer & R.Escobar
247. Pleurothallis hirtziana J.M.H.Shaw
248. Pleurothallis hispidula (Luer & R.Escobar) J.M.H.Shaw
249. Pleurothallis hitchcockii Ames
250. Pleurothallis hjertingii Luer
251. Pleurothallis hoeijeri Luer & Hirtz
252. Pleurothallis holtonii Luer
253. Pleurothallis homalantha Schltr.
254. Pleurothallis homeroi (Luer & Endara) J.M.H.Shaw
255. Pleurothallis imbaburae Luer & Hirtz
256. Pleurothallis imber-florum Luer & R.Escobar
257. Pleurothallis imitor Luer
258. Pleurothallis imperialis Luer
259. Pleurothallis inaudita Zambrano & Solano
260. Pleurothallis incongrua Luer
261. Pleurothallis indecora Rodr.-Mart. & Karremans
262. Pleurothallis index Luer
263. Pleurothallis inflata Rolfe
264. Pleurothallis inornata Luer & Hirtz
265. Pleurothallis instar Luer
266. Pleurothallis ipyrangana Schltr.
267. Pleurothallis iris (Luer & Endara) J.M.H.Shaw
268. Pleurothallis isthmica Luer
269. Pleurothallis jacarepaguaensis Barb.Rodr.
270. Pleurothallis jaculifera Luer & R.Escobar
271. Pleurothallis jaramilloi Luer
272. Pleurothallis jostii Mark Wilson & J.Portilla
273. Pleurothallis jupiter Luer
274. Pleurothallis juvenilis Rodr.-Mart. & Karremans
275. Pleurothallis karlii Pabst
276. Pleurothallis × karremansiana Pupulin, J.Aguilar & M.Díaz
277. Pleurothallis kashi-menkakarai Mashendo-Jimb., Vélez-Abarca & M.M.Jiménez
278. Pleurothallis kaynagata A.Doucette, Mark Wilson & J.Portilla
279. Pleurothallis kellogiae Archila
280. Pleurothallis kelsoae Mark Wilson, B.T.Larsen & J.Portilla
281. Pleurothallis killipii Garay
282. Pleurothallis knappiae Luer
283. Pleurothallis lacera Luer
284. Pleurothallis lacrima K.W.Holcomb
285. Pleurothallis lamellaris Lindl.
286. Pleurothallis languida Luer & R.Escobar
287. Pleurothallis lapoi M.M.Jiménez & Vélez-Abarca
288. Pleurothallis latipetala Garay
289. Pleurothallis lemniscifolia Luer
290. Pleurothallis lenae Luer & Dalström
291. Pleurothallis leopardina Luer
292. Pleurothallis leucantha Schltr.
293. Pleurothallis lilijae Foldats
294. Pleurothallis lindenii Lindl.
295. Pleurothallis linearis (Lindl.) Lindl.
296. Pleurothallis linguifera Lindl.
297. Pleurothallis liripipia K.W.Holcomb
298. Pleurothallis litotes Luer
299. Pleurothallis llanganatensis (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
300. Pleurothallis lobata Luer
301. Pleurothallis loejtnantii Luer
302. Pleurothallis londonoi Luer
303. Pleurothallis longipedicellata Ames & C.Schweinf.
304. Pleurothallis longipetala Bogarín & Belfort
305. Pleurothallis lopezii Luer & R.Escobar
306. Pleurothallis loranthophylla Rchb.f.
307. Pleurothallis loreae Carnevali & I.Ramírez
308. Pleurothallis luctuosa Rchb.f.
309. Pleurothallis lueriana Karremans & Rodr.-Mart.
310. Pleurothallis luna-crescens Pupulin, J.Aguilar & Mel.Fernández
311. Pleurothallis lunaris Luer & R.Escobar
312. Pleurothallis lutheri (Luer & Endara) J.M.H.Shaw
313. Pleurothallis lynniana (Luer) Pfahl
314. Pleurothallis macra Lindl.
315. Pleurothallis macrocardia Rchb.f.
316. Pleurothallis macrophylla Kunth
317. Pleurothallis madsenii Luer
318. Pleurothallis maduroi Luer
319. Pleurothallis magnifica Luer & R.Escobar
320. Pleurothallis magnipetala C.Schweinf.
321. Pleurothallis mahechae J.S.Moreno, Sierra-Ariza & L.Pina
322. Pleurothallis mammillata Luer
323. Pleurothallis manicosa Luer & R.Escobar
324. Pleurothallis manningiana Mark Wilson, Salas Guerr. & B.T.Larsen
325. Pleurothallis marioandresavilae Vélez-Abarca & M.M.Jiménez
326. Pleurothallis marioi Zambrano & Solano
327. Pleurothallis mark-wilsonii J.S.Moreno, Gal.-Tar. & Sierra-Ariza
328. Pleurothallis marthae Luer & R.Escobar
329. Pleurothallis mastodon Luer & Hirtz
330. Pleurothallis matudana C.Schweinf.
331. Pleurothallis medinae Luer & J.Portilla
332. Pleurothallis medusa Luer
333. Pleurothallis megaglossa Luer & Dalström
334. Pleurothallis megalorhina Luer & R.Escobar
335. Pleurothallis megalotis Luer & Hirtz
336. Pleurothallis melanosticta Luer
337. Pleurothallis membracidoides Luer
338. Pleurothallis mesopotamica Bogarín & Belfort
339. Pleurothallis micklowii Luer & R.Vásquez
340. Pleurothallis microcardia Rchb.f.
341. Pleurothallis microchila L.O.Williams
342. Pleurothallis millei Schltr.
343. Pleurothallis miniatura (Luer, Thoerle & F.Werner) J.M.H.Shaw
344. Pleurothallis minutilabia Mark Wilson, Tobar & Á.J.Pérez
345. Pleurothallis miranda Luer
346. Pleurothallis mocoana Schltr.
347. Pleurothallis mundiflorae K.W.Holcomb
348. Pleurothallis mundula Luer & R.Escobar
349. Pleurothallis muriculata Luer & Hirtz
350. Pleurothallis nanella Luer & Hirtz
351. Pleurothallis nangaritzae M.M.Jiménez, Tobar & Mark Wilson
352. Pleurothallis narinoensis Rykacz. & Kolan.
353. Pleurothallis nasiterna Luer
354. Pleurothallis navilinguis Rchb.f.
355. Pleurothallis navisepala Pupulin, J.Aguilar & M.Díaz
356. Pleurothallis neglecta Pupulin, Bogarín & Mel.Fernández
357. Pleurothallis nelsonii Ames
358. Pleurothallis neobarbosae J.M.H.Shaw
359. Pleurothallis neodubbeldamii J.M.H.Shaw
360. Pleurothallis neorinkei A.Doucette
361. Pleurothallis neossa (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
362. Pleurothallis nephroglossa Schltr.
363. Pleurothallis nipterophylla Luer
364. Pleurothallis nitida Luer
365. Pleurothallis niveoglobula Luer
366. Pleurothallis nossax Luer & R.Escobar
367. Pleurothallis notabilis Luer & R.Escobar
368. Pleurothallis nox-media Luer & R.Escobar
369. Pleurothallis nuda (Klotzsch) Rchb.f.
370. Pleurothallis nutans Schltr.
371. Pleurothallis obpyriformis Luer
372. Pleurothallis octavioi Luer & R.Escobar
373. Pleurothallis odobeniceps Luer
374. Pleurothallis omoglossa Luer
375. Pleurothallis onagriceps Luer & Hirtz
376. Pleurothallis oncoglossa Luer
377. Pleurothallis orecta Luer & R.Escobar
378. Pleurothallis ortegae Luer & Hirtz
379. Pleurothallis orthostachys Luer & R.Escobar
380. Pleurothallis orygmoglossa (Luer & Dressler) J.M.H.Shaw
381. Pleurothallis oscarii Archila & Chiron
382. Pleurothallis ottocarii Rodr.-Mart., Rinc.-Useche & Karremans
383. Pleurothallis oxapampae Luer
384. Pleurothallis pallida Luer
385. Pleurothallis palliolata Ames
386. Pleurothallis pandurata Luer & Hirtz
387. Pleurothallis pansamalae Schltr.
388. Pleurothallis papillingua A.Doucette & J.Portilla
389. Pleurothallis paquishae Luer
390. Pleurothallis paraniesseniae J.M.H.Shaw
391. Pleurothallis × parentis-certa Pupulin & Bogarín
392. Pleurothallis parviflora Luer
393. Pleurothallis peculiaris Luer
394. Pleurothallis pedunculata (Klotzsch) Rchb.f.
395. Pleurothallis pelex Luer
396. Pleurothallis pelicophora Luer
397. Pleurothallis penduliflora Kraenzl.
398. Pleurothallis penelops Luer
399. Pleurothallis penicillata Luer
400. Pleurothallis perfusa K.W.Holcomb
401. Pleurothallis perijaensis Dunst.
402. Pleurothallis peroniocephala Luer
403. Pleurothallis perryi Luer
404. Pleurothallis persimilis Luer & Hirtz
405. Pleurothallis petroana Sierra-Ariza
406. Pleurothallis phalangifera (C.Presl) Rchb.f.
407. Pleurothallis phoxophylla Luer
408. Pleurothallis phratria Luer & Hirtz
409. Pleurothallis phyllocardia Rchb.f.
410. Pleurothallis phyllocardioides Schltr.
411. Pleurothallis phymatodea Luer
412. Pleurothallis pileata Luer & R.Escobar
413. Pleurothallis platypetala Luer & R.Escobar
414. Pleurothallis platysepala Schltr.
415. Pleurothallis poculifera Luer & R.Escobar
416. Pleurothallis polysticta Luer
417. Pleurothallis portillae Luer
418. Pleurothallis praecipua Luer
419. Pleurothallis prolaticollaris Luer
420. Pleurothallis pruinosa Lindl.
421. Pleurothallis pseudopogon Luer & Hirtz
422. Pleurothallis pseudosphaerantha K.W.Holcomb
423. Pleurothallis ptychophora Luer & Hirtz
424. Pleurothallis pudica Pupulin, J.Aguilar & M.Díaz
425. Pleurothallis pugio Karremans & J.E.Jiménez
426. Pleurothallis pulcherrima Luer
427. Pleurothallis pulvinaris Luer & R.Escobar
428. Pleurothallis punctulata Rolfe
429. Pleurothallis pyelophera (Luer) Pfahl
430. Pleurothallis quadricaudata Schltr.
431. Pleurothallis quadrifida (Lex.) Lindl.
432. Pleurothallis quaternaria Luer
433. Pleurothallis queremalensis Rinc.-Useche, Rodr.-Mart. & Karremans
434. Pleurothallis questionis Luer & R.Escobar
435. Pleurothallis quitu-cara M.Carrera & Baquero
436. Pleurothallis radula Luer
437. Pleurothallis ramificans Luer
438. Pleurothallis ramiromedinae Thoerle & Hirtz
439. Pleurothallis ramosii Luer
440. Pleurothallis rectipetala Ames & C.Schweinf.
441. Pleurothallis recurvata Luer & Hirtz
442. Pleurothallis reginae Garay
443. Pleurothallis renieana (Luer & Sijm) J.M.H.Shaw
444. Pleurothallis reptans Luer
445. Pleurothallis restrepioides Lindl.
446. Pleurothallis revoluta (Ruiz & Pav.) Garay
447. Pleurothallis rhinocera (Luer & Sijm) J.M.H.Shaw
448. Pleurothallis rhodoglossa Schltr.
449. Pleurothallis rikseniana Mark Wilson & B.T.Larsen
450. Pleurothallis ringens C.Schweinf.
451. Pleurothallis ripleyi Luer
452. Pleurothallis robusta (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
453. Pleurothallis roseola Luer & Hirtz
454. Pleurothallis rowleei Ames
455. Pleurothallis ruberrima Lindl.
456. Pleurothallis rubrifolia Mark Wilson, Tobar & Salas Guerr.
457. Pleurothallis rubroinversa Luer
458. Pleurothallis rugosa Luer & R.Escobar
459. Pleurothallis rusbyi Rolfe
460. Pleurothallis ruscaria Luer
461. Pleurothallis ruscifolia (Jacq.) R.Br.
462. Pleurothallis rutrifolia (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
463. Pleurothallis sabanillae M.M.Jiménez & Vélez-Abarca
464. Pleurothallis saccatilabia C.Schweinf.
465. Pleurothallis sagittilabia Luer
466. Pleurothallis saltatoria Lindl.
467. Pleurothallis sanchoi Ames
468. Pleurothallis sandemanii Luer
469. Pleurothallis sanjanae Schltr.
470. Pleurothallis sanluisii Foldats
471. Pleurothallis sannio Luer & R.Escobar
472. Pleurothallis sarcochila Garay
473. Pleurothallis saueri (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
474. Pleurothallis scabrilinguis Lindl.
475. Pleurothallis scaphipetala Luer
476. Pleurothallis schweinfurthii Garay
477. Pleurothallis scintillata Luer
478. Pleurothallis scoparum Rchb.f.
479. Pleurothallis scotinantha Pupulin, M.Díaz & J.Aguilar
480. Pleurothallis scurrula Luer
481. Pleurothallis secunda Poepp. & Endl.
482. Pleurothallis semiscabra Lindl.
483. Pleurothallis sergioi Luer & R.Escobar
484. Pleurothallis serpens Luer & R.Escobar
485. Pleurothallis serricardia Schltr.
486. Pleurothallis serrisepala Kraenzl.
487. Pleurothallis setosa C.Schweinf.
488. Pleurothallis sextonii Luer
489. Pleurothallis sigynes Luer
490. Pleurothallis sijmii Luer
491. Pleurothallis silvae-pacis Karremans
492. Pleurothallis silverstonei Luer
493. Pleurothallis simacoana Schltr.
494. Pleurothallis simulans L.O.Williams
495. Pleurothallis siphoglossa Luer & R.Escobar
496. Pleurothallis sirene Rchb.f.
497. Pleurothallis sobrina Luer & Hirtz
498. Pleurothallis solaris K.W.Holcomb
499. Pleurothallis solium Luer
500. Pleurothallis solomonii (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
501. Pleurothallis somnolenta Luer
502. Pleurothallis sotarae Schltr.
503. Pleurothallis spathulifolia C.Schweinf.
504. Pleurothallis spathulipetala Luer
505. Pleurothallis sphaerantha Luer
506. Pleurothallis stelidilabia Luer
507. Pleurothallis stellata I.Ramírez & Carnevali
508. Pleurothallis stenota Luer
509. Pleurothallis stevensonii Luer
510. Pleurothallis steyermarkii C.Schweinf.
511. Pleurothallis stricta Luer
512. Pleurothallis strobilifera F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.
513. Pleurothallis subreniformis Schltr.
514. Pleurothallis subsinuata Lindl.
515. Pleurothallis subtilis C.Schweinf.
516. Pleurothallis × subversa Pupulin & Bogarín
517. Pleurothallis suiniana D.Aguilar & Karremans
518. Pleurothallis superbiens Luer
519. Pleurothallis supervacanea Rchb.f.
520. Pleurothallis suspensa Luer
521. Pleurothallis talpinaria Rchb.f.
522. Pleurothallis talpinarioides Garay & Dunst.
523. Pleurothallis tamaensis Foldats
524. Pleurothallis tandapiensis (Luer & Hirtz) J.M.H.Shaw
525. Pleurothallis tanyrhina Luer & R.Escobar
526. Pleurothallis tapantiensis Pupulin, M.Díaz & Pridgeon
527. Pleurothallis taurus Luer
528. Pleurothallis teaguei Luer
529. Pleurothallis tectosa Luer & Hirtz
530. Pleurothallis tectosepala K.W.Holcomb
531. Pleurothallis telamon Luer
532. Pleurothallis tenebrosa Luer
533. Pleurothallis tentaculata (Poepp. & Endl.) Lindl.
534. Pleurothallis tenuisepala Mark Wilson
535. Pleurothallis tetrachaeta Luer & Hirtz
536. Pleurothallis tetragona Luer & R.Escobar
537. Pleurothallis tetroxys Luer
538. Pleurothallis thoerleae (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw
539. Pleurothallis tiarata Luer & Hirtz
540. Pleurothallis tinajillensis M.M.Jiménez, H.Garzón & Vélez-Abarca
541. Pleurothallis tipuloides Luer
542. Pleurothallis titan Luer
543. Pleurothallis tobarii (Luer & Hirtz) Pfahl
544. Pleurothallis tomtroutmanii K.W.Holcomb
545. Pleurothallis tonduzii Schltr.
546. Pleurothallis torrana Luer
547. Pleurothallis trachysepala Kraenzl.
548. Pleurothallis tragulosa Luer & Hirtz
549. Pleurothallis transversilabia Carnevali & I.Ramírez
550. Pleurothallis tridentata Klotzsch
551. Pleurothallis trifurcata Luer & Hirtz
552. Pleurothallis trimeroglossa Schltr.
553. Pleurothallis tripterocarpa Schltr.
554. Pleurothallis troglodytes Luer
555. Pleurothallis truncata Lindl.
556. Pleurothallis tryssa Luer
557. Pleurothallis tuberculosa Luer & Hirtz
558. Pleurothallis tuzae Luer
559. Pleurothallis tyria Luer & Hirtz
560. Pleurothallis undulata Poepp. & Endl.
561. Pleurothallis uninervia Luer & Dodson
562. Pleurothallis upanoensis Luer & Hirtz
563. Pleurothallis urceolata Luer
564. Pleurothallis uvifera Luer & R.Escobar
565. Pleurothallis valladolidensis Luer
566. Pleurothallis valvola Luer & Hirtz
567. Pleurothallis variabilis Luer
568. Pleurothallis veliformis Luer & Dalström
569. Pleurothallis verruculosa Kraenzl.
570. Pleurothallis vide-vallis Karremans & J.E.Jiménez
571. Pleurothallis viduata Luer
572. Pleurothallis vieirae Luer & R.Escobar
573. Pleurothallis villahermosae Sierra-Ariza, Rinc.-González & Villanueva
574. Pleurothallis vinealis Luer & R.Escobar
575. Pleurothallis volans Luer & Hirtz
576. Pleurothallis volcanica Luer
577. Pleurothallis vorator Luer & R.Vásquez
578. Pleurothallis whitteniana Mark Wilson & B.T.Larsen
579. Pleurothallis wielii Mark Wilson, B.T.Larsen & J.Portilla
580. Pleurothallis wigginsii C.Schweinf.
581. Pleurothallis xanthochlora Rchb.f.
582. Pleurothallis zarumae Luer & Hirtz

Looking Ahead

My journey with Pleurothallis is far from over. I’m eager to continue exploring this fascinating genus, learning more about its biology, ecology, and conservation. I also hope to share my passion with others, inspiring them to appreciate the beauty and importance of these remarkable orchids.

If you’re interested in learning more about Pleurothallis, I encourage you to do your own research and perhaps even start your own collection. You won’t be disappointed!