Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
270580

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Chowdhery & G.D.Pal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15: 411 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269912

Common Names

  • Pholidota Pygmaea
  • Pygmy Pholidota
  • Pygmy Fan Orchid

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Description

Pholidota pygmaea (also called Pygmy Slipper Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China and Vietnam. It has a single, broad, fleshy, heart-shaped leaf and a single, large, yellowish-green flower with a slipper-shaped lip. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams at elevations of 500–1800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pholidota pygmaea is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and produces beautiful yellow flowers. It is also known to be drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pholidota pygmaea are white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pholidota pygmaea can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Pholidota pygmaea

Pholidota pygmaea is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

Pholidota pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pholidota pygmaea?

Pholidota pygmaea

What type of plant is Pholidota pygmaea?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Pholidota pygmaea?

Tropical forests

Species in the Pholidota genus

Pholidota advena, Pholidota aidiolepis, Pholidota articulata, Pholidota camelostalix, Pholidota cantonensis, Pholidota carnea, Pholidota chinensis, Pholidota clemensii, Pholidota convallariae, Pholidota corniculata, Pholidota cyclopetala, Pholidota gibbosa, Pholidota globosa, Pholidota guibertiae, Pholidota imbricata, Pholidota katakiana, Pholidota leveilleana, Pholidota longibulba, Pholidota longilabra, Pholidota longipes, Pholidota mediocris, Pholidota missionariorum, Pholidota nervosa, Pholidota pachyglossa, Pholidota pallida, Pholidota pectinata, Pholidota pholas, Pholidota protracta, Pholidota pygmaea, Pholidota pyrranthela, Pholidota recurva, Pholidota roseans, Pholidota rubra, Pholidota schweinfurthiana, Pholidota sigmatochilus, Pholidota sulcata, Pholidota ventricosa, Pholidota wattii, Pholidota yunnanensis, Pholidota niana, Pholidota yongii,

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-152805: Based on the initial data import
Harsh Jeet Chowdhery (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Chowdhery' in the authors string.
Gaur Das Pal (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Pal' in the authors string.