Collabium pumilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
917302
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 72: 22 (1983 publ. 1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916637
Common Names
- Collabium pumilum
- Pumilum Collabium
- Collabium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Collabium pumilum (also called Dwarf Collabium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Collabium pumilum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Collabium pumilum is yellow with a red center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Collabium pumilum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Collabium pumilum
Collabium pumilum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Collabium pumilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Collabium pumilum?
Collabium pumilum
What is the family of Collabium pumilum?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Collabium pumilum?
Dwarf Collabium
Species in the Collabium genus
Collabium acuticalcar, Collabium bicameratum, Collabium carinatum, Collabium chapaense, Collabium chinense, Collabium chloranthum, Collabium delavayi, Collabium evrardii, Collabium formosanum, Collabium nebulosum, Collabium pumilum, Collabium simplex, Collabium vesicatum, Collabium ovalifolium, Collabium yunnanense,
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-46181: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.