Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pusillus
ID:
922852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) Marg. & Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 112: 507 (2010 publ. 2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922187



Common Names

  • Oberonioides Pusillus
  • Pusillus Oberonioides
  • Pusillus Orchid


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Description

Oberonioides pusillus (also called 'Pusillus Oberonioides', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in humid forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Oberonioides pusillus is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oberonioides pusillus has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oblong and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oberonioides pusillus is an epiphytic orchid native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. It should be protected from direct sunlight and kept in temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Where to Find Oberonioides pusillus

Oberonioides pusillus can be found in the montane forests of Colombia.

Species in the Oberonioides 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467749: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Hanna Margońska (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marg.' in the authors string.