Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
836978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seehawer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 59: 313 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836313

Common Names

  • Octomeria Pumila
  • Pumila Octomeria
  • Octomeria

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Description

Octomeria pumila (also called 'Dwarf Octomeria', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is characterized by its linear leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in tropical rainforests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Octomeria pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Octomeria pumila is white and tubular in shape with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octomeria pumila is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Octomeria pumila

Octomeria pumila is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Octomeria pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octomeria pumila?

Octomeria pumila

What are the common names of Octomeria pumila?

Dwarf octomeria

What is the natural habitat of Octomeria pumila?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa

Species in the Octomeria genus

Octomeria aetheoantha, Octomeria albiflora, Octomeria albopurpurea, Octomeria alexandri, Octomeria aloefolia, Octomeria alpina, Octomeria anceps, Octomeria anomala, Octomeria bradei, Octomeria caetensis, Octomeria caldensis, Octomeria callosa, Octomeria campos-portoi, Octomeria cariocana, Octomeria chamaeleptotes, Octomeria chloidophylla, Octomeria cochlearis, Octomeria colombiana, Octomeria concolor, Octomeria connellii, Octomeria cordilabia, Octomeria costaricensis, Octomeria crassifolia, Octomeria crassilabia, Octomeria cucullata, Octomeria decipiens, Octomeria decumbens, Octomeria dentifera, Octomeria diaphana, Octomeria edmundoi, Octomeria ementosa, Octomeria erosilabia, Octomeria estrellensis, Octomeria exchlorophyllata, Octomeria exigua, Octomeria fasciculata, Octomeria fialhoensis, Octomeria fibrifera, Octomeria filifolia, Octomeria fimbriata, Octomeria flabellifera, Octomeria flaviflora, Octomeria ffrenchiana, Octomeria gehrtii, Octomeria gemmula, Octomeria geraensis, Octomeria glazioveana, Octomeria gracilicaulis, Octomeria gracilis, Octomeria graminifolia,

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-373599: Based on the initial data import
Helmut Seehawer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seehawer' in the authors string.