Hapalorchis pumilus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilus
ID:
1089004
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Garay
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 9(225: 1): 246 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088342
Common Names
- Pumilus Hapalorchis
- Pumilus Orchid
- Pumilus Hapalorchis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hapalorchis pumilus (also called Dwarf Hapalorchis, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, thin, lanceolate leaf and produces a single, white flower with a yellow lip. It is found in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hapalorchis pumilus is a popular ornamental plant used in terrariums and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hapalorchis pumilus has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hapalorchis pumilus is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of bark, perlite, and peat moss. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and in bright light.
Where to Find Hapalorchis pumilus
Hapalorchis pumilus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Hapalorchis genus
Hapalorchis neglecta, Hapalorchis piesikii, Hapalorchis cheirostyloides, Hapalorchis cymbirostris, Hapalorchis lindleyana, Hapalorchis lineata, Hapalorchis longirostris, Hapalorchis pandurata, Hapalorchis pumila, Hapalorchis stellaris, Hapalorchis trilobata, Hapalorchis panduratus, Hapalorchis pumilus, Hapalorchis bicornis, Hapalorchis dominicii,
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
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:638420-1: Based on the initial data import