Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pusillum
ID:
378411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 10: 52 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377743



Common Names

  • Small Brachionidium
  • Small Waxweed
  • Brachionidium pusillum


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Description

Brachionidium pusillum (also called Pusillum Brachionidium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 24 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachionidium pusillum flowers are small, white, and arranged in a globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single leaf with a sheath at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium pusillum is a small, epiphytic orchid found in tropical rain forests in Central and South America. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Brachionidium pusillum

Brachionidium pusillum is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Brachionidium pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium pusillum?

Brachionidium pusillum

What is the common name of Brachionidium pusillum?

Small Brachionidium

What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium pusillum?

Brachionidium pusillum is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Brachionidium genus

Brachionidium condorense, Brachionidium deflexum, Brachionidium machupicchuense, Brachionidium alpestre, Brachionidium andreettae, Brachionidium arethusa, Brachionidium ballatrix, Brachionidium brachycladum, Brachionidium brevicaudatum, Brachionidium calypso, Brachionidium capillare, Brachionidium ciliolatum, Brachionidium cruziae, Brachionidium dalstroemii, Brachionidium dentatum, Brachionidium diaphanum, Brachionidium dodsonii, Brachionidium dressleri, Brachionidium ecuadorense, Brachionidium elegans, Brachionidium ephemerum, Brachionidium escobarii, Brachionidium filamentosum, Brachionidium folsomii, Brachionidium fornicatum, Brachionidium furfuraceum, Brachionidium galeatum, Brachionidium haberi, Brachionidium hirtzii, Brachionidium imperiale, Brachionidium ingramii, Brachionidium jesupiae, Brachionidium juliani, Brachionidium kuhniarum, Brachionidium lehmannii, Brachionidium longicaudatum, Brachionidium loxense, Brachionidium lucanoideum, Brachionidium meridense, Brachionidium minusculum, Brachionidium muscosum, Brachionidium neblinense, Brachionidium operosum, Brachionidium parvifolium, Brachionidium parvum, Brachionidium peltarion, Brachionidium phalangiferum, Brachionidium piuntzae, Brachionidium polypodium, Brachionidium portillae,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-23754: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.