Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 204 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290127
Common Names
- Pumila Aspidogyne
- Pumila's Aspidogyne
- Pumila Aspidogyne
Synonyms
- Physurus pumilus Cogn. [unknown]
- Erythrodes pumila (Cogn.) Pabst [unknown]
Description
Aspidogyne pumila (also called Dwarf Aspidogyne, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a terrestrial herb with an erect stem and a single leaf. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and it is found in wet montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidogyne pumila is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Aspidogyne pumila has small yellow-green flowers. Seed: The seed of Aspidogyne pumila is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Aspidogyne pumila are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidogyne pumila is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be planted in the fall. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sheltered location until they are established.
Where to Find Aspidogyne pumila
Aspidogyne pumila is native to Mexico and Central America.
Aspidogyne pumila FAQ
What are the common names of Aspidogyne pumila?
Giant Aspidogyne
What is the natural habitat of Aspidogyne pumila?
It is native to Central America, found in the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
What is the leaf shape of Aspidogyne pumila?
The leaves are elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, with a wavy margin.
Species in the Aspidogyne genus
Aspidogyne argentea,
Aspidogyne bidentifera,
Aspidogyne boliviensis,
Aspidogyne brachyrrhyncha,
Aspidogyne bruxelii,
Aspidogyne commelinoides,
Aspidogyne confusa,
Aspidogyne decora,
Aspidogyne fimbrillaris,
Aspidogyne foliosa,
Aspidogyne hylibates,
Aspidogyne hyphaematica,
Aspidogyne kuczynskii,
Aspidogyne lindleyana,
Aspidogyne longicornu,
Aspidogyne malmei,
Aspidogyne metallescens,
Aspidogyne multifoliata,
Aspidogyne mystacina,
Aspidogyne pumila,
Aspidogyne rariflora,
Aspidogyne repens,
Aspidogyne robusta,
Aspidogyne serripetala,
Aspidogyne steyermarkii,
Aspidogyne stictophylla,
Aspidogyne tuerckheimii,
Aspidogyne utriculata,
Aspidogyne mosaica,
Aspidogyne gigantea,
Aspidogyne vesiculosa,
Aspidogyne grandis,
Aspidogyne grayumii,
Aspidogyne herzogii,
Aspidogyne misera,
Aspidogyne popayanensis,
Aspidogyne roseoalba,
Aspidogyne zonata,
Aspidogyne carauchana,
Aspidogyne chocoensis,
Aspidogyne cruciformis,
Aspidogyne goaltalensis,
Aspidogyne longibracteata,
Aspidogyne mendoncae,
Aspidogyne rotundifolia,
Aspidogyne sumacoensis,
Aspidogyne costaricensis,
Aspidogyne harlingii,
Aspidogyne alajuelae,
Aspidogyne amazonica,
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,