Name: Pleurothallis picta Lindl.

Synonyms: Specklinia picta, Pleurothallis florulenta, Pleurothallis marginata, Pleurothallis integrilabia.

Etymology: The genus name Pleurothallis comes from the Greek pleuron ("rib") and thallos ("shoot") and refers to the rib-like shoots. picta means "painted" or "marked".

First description: John Lindley described the species in 1835.

Origin / Habitat: Southeastern Brazil, especially São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais, at about 1300–1500 m. It grows epiphytically in primary montane forests, often on Vellozia on wind-exposed slopes.

Description & Notes: Miniature orchid with upright shoots, each bearing a single narrow, leathery leaf. The individual flowers are arranged on short, upright inflorescences directly above the leaf. We grow it in bright to partial shade, with high humidity and good air circulation. We cultivate it in cool to temperate conditions, at about 12–22 °C.