Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pusillum
ID:
321073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Seidenf. & Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Descr. Epidendrorum J.G.König : 23 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320405



Common Names

  • Taeniophyllum pusillum
  • Tiny Leaf Orchid
  • Tiny Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Limodorum pusillum Willd. [unknown]
  • Oeceoclades retzii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Taeniophyllum obtusum Blume [unknown]
  • Taeniophyllum serrula Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Taeniophyllum vietnamense Tixier & Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Taeniophyllum zollingeri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Chiloschista pusilla Schltr. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum pusillum J.Koenig [illegitimate]

Description

Taeniophyllum pusillum (also called 'Tiny Leaf Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to South East Asia. It has a single, leathery leaf and a single flower with a yellow-green color. It is found growing on rocks and tree trunks in humid, shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taeniophyllum pusillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Taeniophyllum pusillum are small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, round capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taeniophyllum pusillum is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Taeniophyllum pusillum

Taeniophyllum pusillum can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Taeniophyllum pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taeniophyllum pusillum?

Taeniophyllum pusillum

What is the common name of Taeniophyllum pusillum?

Tiny Leaf Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Taeniophyllum pusillum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Taeniophyllum genus

Taeniophyllum affine, Taeniophyllum aggregatum, Taeniophyllum album, Taeniophyllum alwisii, Taeniophyllum amboinense, Taeniophyllum andamanicum, Taeniophyllum annuliferum, Taeniophyllum apiculatum, Taeniophyllum arachnites, Taeniophyllum arunachalense, Taeniophyllum asperatum, Taeniophyllum aurantiacum, Taeniophyllum aureum, Taeniophyllum bakhuizenii, Taeniophyllum bicostulatum, Taeniophyllum biloculare, Taeniophyllum biocellatum, Taeniophyllum borneense, Taeniophyllum brachypus, Taeniophyllum bracteatum, Taeniophyllum breviscapum, Taeniophyllum brunnescens, Taeniophyllum calcaratum, Taeniophyllum calceolus, Taeniophyllum calyptrochilus, Taeniophyllum campanulatum, Taeniophyllum canaliculatum, Taeniophyllum capillare, Taeniophyllum cardiophorum, Taeniophyllum carnosiflorum, Taeniophyllum celebicum, Taeniophyllum clavatum, Taeniophyllum clavicalcar, Taeniophyllum cochleare, Taeniophyllum coiloglossum, Taeniophyllum compactum, Taeniophyllum complanatum, Taeniophyllum concavum, Taeniophyllum confertum, Taeniophyllum confusum, Taeniophyllum conoceras, Taeniophyllum copelandii, Taeniophyllum coxii, Taeniophyllum crenatum, Taeniophyllum crepidiforme, Taeniophyllum cucullatum, Taeniophyllum cycloglossum, Taeniophyllum cylindrocentrum, Taeniophyllum cymboglossum, Taeniophyllum daroussinii,

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-201206: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.