Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 178 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946308
Common Names
- Drymoanthus
- Minimus Orchid
- Fairy Orchid
Description
Drymoanthus minimus (also called Miniature Drymoanthus, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin leaf and a single, thin stem with a single flower at the top. It grows in humid, shady habitats, often on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Drymoanthus minimus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drymoanthus minimus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drymoanthus minimus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. It should be protected from direct sunlight and should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Drymoanthus minimus
Drymoanthus minimus is found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Drymoanthus genus
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,