Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
253616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 5: 58 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252948



Common Names

  • Oberonia pumilio
  • Pumilio Oberonia
  • Pumilio Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Malaxis pumilio Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oberonia treubii Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Oberonia pumilio (also called Dwarf Oberonia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has a single, thin, erect stem, reaching up to 8 cm in height, with 3-4 leaves. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, and have a short spur. It grows in moist, shady forests, along streams, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonia pumilio is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers with a yellowish-green center. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonia pumilio can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method, as it requires minimal effort and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Oberonia pumilio

Oberonia pumilio can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Oberonia pumilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oberonia pumilio?

Oberonia pumilio

What is the common name of Oberonia pumilio?

Pumilio Oberonia

What is the natural habitat of Oberonia pumilio?

Tropical rainforests of India and Southeast Asia

Species in the Oberonia genus

Oberonia acarus, Oberonia acaulis, Oberonia affinis, Oberonia agamensis, Oberonia agastyamalayana, Oberonia alopecurus, Oberonia anamalayana, Oberonia anguina, Oberonia angustifolia, Oberonia anthropophora, Oberonia aporophylla, Oberonia arcuata, Oberonia arisanensis, Oberonia arunachalensis, Oberonia asperula, Oberonia aurea, Oberonia austro-yunnanensis, Oberonia balakrishnanii, Oberonia bantaengensis, Oberonia batuensis, Oberonia beccarii, Oberonia bellii, Oberonia benguetensis, Oberonia bertoldi, Oberonia bicornis, Oberonia bifida, Oberonia bilobata, Oberonia boerlageana, Oberonia borneensis, Oberonia brachyphylla, Oberonia brachystachys, Oberonia brevispica, Oberonia brunnea, Oberonia brunoniana, Oberonia cardiochila, Oberonia carnosa, Oberonia cathayana, Oberonia caulescens, Oberonia cavaleriei, Oberonia celebica, Oberonia chandrasekharanii, Oberonia ciliolata, Oberonia cirrhifera, Oberonia clarkei, Oberonia claviloba, Oberonia cleistogama, Oberonia complanata, Oberonia cordata, Oberonia costeriana, Oberonia crassilabris,

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,

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