Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
290002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Garay & R.E.Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 59: 288 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289334



Common Names

  • Quekettia pygmaea
  • Pygmy Quekettia
  • Pygmy Quekettia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ionopsis pygmaea Cogn. [unknown]
  • Stictophyllorchis pygmaea (Cogn.) Dodson & Carnevali [unknown]
  • Stictophyllum pygmaeum (Cogn.) Dodson & M.W.Chase [unknown]
  • Trizeuxis pygmaea (Cogn.) Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Quekettia pygmaea (also called 'Pygmy Quekettia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola, and is found in a variety of habitats, from dry woodlands to moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Quekettia pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. The plant is also used as a ground cover and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quekettia pygmaea is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of this plant are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quekettia pygmaea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Quekettia pygmaea

Quekettia pygmaea can be found in the rainforests of Brazil and Peru.

Quekettia pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quekettia pygmaea?

Quekettia pygmaea

What is the family of Quekettia pygmaea?

Rubiaceae

Where is Quekettia pygmaea native to?

East Africa

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-171382: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.