Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
270900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 938 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270232



Common Names

  • Phreatia pumilio
  • Pumilio Orchid
  • Tailed Orchid


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Description

Phreatia pumilio (also called 'Dwarf Phreatia', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in low-lying areas such as near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia pumilio is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant in homes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia pumilio is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia pumilio is a terrestrial orchid native to the Philippines. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of two parts sphagnum moss and one part perlite, and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Phreatia pumilio

Phreatia pumilio is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Phreatia pumilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia pumilio?

Phreatia pumilio

What is the family of Phreatia pumilio?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia pumilio?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Phreatia genus

Phreatia acuminata, Phreatia albiflora, Phreatia alpina, Phreatia altigena, Phreatia amabilis, Phreatia amesii, Phreatia angustifolia, Phreatia aristulifera, Phreatia asciiformis, Phreatia beiningiana, Phreatia bicallosa, Phreatia bicostata, Phreatia bigibbosa, Phreatia bigibbula, Phreatia bismarckiensis, Phreatia brachyphylla, Phreatia brachyphyton, Phreatia brachystachys, Phreatia bracteata, Phreatia brevicaulis, Phreatia brevis, Phreatia breviscapa, Phreatia bulbophylloides, Phreatia caespitosa, Phreatia canaliculata, Phreatia carolinensis, Phreatia caudata, Phreatia caudiflora, Phreatia caulescens, Phreatia chionantha, Phreatia cladophylax, Phreatia coelonychia, Phreatia collina, Phreatia concinna, Phreatia constricta, Phreatia crassifolia, Phreatia crassiuscula, Phreatia crinonioides, Phreatia cryptostigma, Phreatia cucullata, Phreatia cylindrostachya, Phreatia deltoides, Phreatia dendrochiloides, Phreatia dendrophylax, Phreatia densiflora, Phreatia densispica, Phreatia densissima, Phreatia dischorensis, Phreatia djamuensis, Phreatia dulcis,

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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