Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
296171

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

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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.

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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 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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Alistair Hay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hay' in the authors string.
Li Heng (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:2969075-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.