Status:
valid
Authors:
Toscano & Moutinho
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 194 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289198
Common Names
- Pygmaeorchis seidelii
- Seidel's Pygmaeorchis
- Seidel's Pygmaeorchis
Description
Pygmaeorchis seidelii (also called Brazilian Pygmy Orchid, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with white flowers that grows in the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It is found in humid and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pygmaeorchis seidelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pygmaeorchis seidelii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pygmaeorchis seidelii is a tropical plant that prefers full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Pygmaeorchis seidelii
Pygmaeorchis seidelii is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests and grasslands.
Pygmaeorchis seidelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pygmaeorchis seidelii?
Pygmaeorchis seidelii
What are the common names of Pygmaeorchis seidelii?
Seidel's pygmy orchid
What is the growth habit of Pygmaeorchis seidelii?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Species in the Pygmaeorchis genus
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,