Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minutum
ID:
795725

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 17: 108 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795058



Common Names

  • Minutum Campylocentrum
  • Small Campylocentrum
  • Tiny Campylocentrum


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Description

Campylocentrum minutum (also called Small Campylocentrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 1–3 m. It is found in a variety of habitats such as rocky outcrops, sandstone cliffs, and in the understory of lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Campylocentrum minutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Campylocentrum minutum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campylocentrum minutum is a small, epiphytic orchid species that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Campylocentrum minutum

Campylocentrum minutum is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Campylocentrum minutum FAQ

What is the common name of Campylocentrum minutum?

Minutum Campylocentrum

What is the natural habitat of Campylocentrum minutum?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific name of Campylocentrum minutum?

Campylocentrum minutum

Species in the Campylocentrum genus

Campylocentrum bonifaziae, Campylocentrum cornejoi, Campylocentrum puyense, Campylocentrum acutilobum, Campylocentrum amazonicum, Campylocentrum apiculatum, Campylocentrum aromaticum, Campylocentrum asplundii, Campylocentrum brachycarpum, Campylocentrum brenesii, Campylocentrum crassirhizum, Campylocentrum densiflorum, Campylocentrum ecuadorense, Campylocentrum embreei, Campylocentrum fasciola, Campylocentrum grisebachii, Campylocentrum hasslerianum, Campylocentrum hirtellum, Campylocentrum hirtzii, Campylocentrum hondurense, Campylocentrum huebneri, Campylocentrum huebnerioides, Campylocentrum intermedium, Campylocentrum jamaicense, Campylocentrum kuntzei, Campylocentrum lansbergii, Campylocentrum latifolium, Campylocentrum madisonii, Campylocentrum mattogrossense, Campylocentrum micranthum, Campylocentrum microphyllum, Campylocentrum minutum, Campylocentrum natalieae, Campylocentrum neglectum, Campylocentrum organense, Campylocentrum ornithorrhynchum, Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum, Campylocentrum panamense, Campylocentrum parahybunense, Campylocentrum pauloense, Campylocentrum peniculus, Campylocentrum pernambucense, Campylocentrum poeppigii, Campylocentrum polystachyum, Campylocentrum pubirhachis, Campylocentrum pugioniforme, Campylocentrum pygmaeum, Campylocentrum robustum, Campylocentrum schiedei, Campylocentrum schneeanum,

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-33359: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.