Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don) H.Li & A.Hay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. , Suppl. 5: 28 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295503
Common Names
- Remusatia pumila
- Pumila Orchid
- Cup Orchid
Description
Remusatia pumila (also called Dwarf Remusatia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It is found in humid forests, along rivers and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Remusatia pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Remusatia pumila is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Remusatia pumila can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Remusatia pumila
Remusatia pumila is native to the Amazon basin in South America.
Remusatia pumila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Remusatia pumila?
Remusatia pumila
What is the family of Remusatia pumila?
Araceae
What is the origin of Remusatia pumila?
China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Species in the Remusatia genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.