Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
327024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tellur. 2: 101 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326356



Common Names

  • Tolumnia pulchella
  • Pulchella Tolumnia
  • Pulchella Ball Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Oncidium apiculatum Moir [unknown]
  • Oncidium berenyce Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oncidium concavum Moir [unknown]
  • Oncidium cuneilabium Moir [unknown]
  • Oncidium hartii Moir [unknown]
  • Oncidium jamaicense Moir & A.D.Hawkes [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum Hook. [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum apiculatum (Moir) Withner [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum berenyce (Rchb.f.) Withner [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum concavum (Moir) Braem [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum concavum (Moir) Withner [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum cuneilabium (Moir) Withner [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum hartii (Moir) Withner [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum jamaicense (Moir & A.D.Hawkes) Withner [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum sanctae-anae (Moir & A.D.Hawkes) Withner [unknown]
  • Oncidium pulchellum withnerianum (Moir) Withner [unknown]
  • Oncidium sanctae-anae Moir & A.D.Hawkes [unknown]
  • Oncidium withneranum Moir [unknown]
  • Tolumnia apiculata (Moir) Braem [unknown]
  • Tolumnia berenyce (Rchb.f.) Braem [unknown]
  • Tolumnia concava (Moir) Braem [unknown]
  • Tolumnia cuneilabia (Moir) Braem [unknown]

Description

Tolumnia pulchella (also called Equitant Oncidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a small epiphytic orchid with short stems and thin, leathery leaves. It is found in humid forests, often growing on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Tolumnia pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tolumnia pulchella has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tolumnia pulchella can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Tolumnia pulchella

Tolumnia pulchella is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Tolumnia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tolumnia pulchella?

Tolumnia pulchella

What is the common name of Tolumnia pulchella?

Pulchella Tolumnia

What is the natural habitat of Tolumnia pulchella?

Tropical forests

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-206978: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.