Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) C.S.P.Foster & B.J.Conn
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Telopea 16: 154 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345312
Common Names
- Pusilla Orianthera
- Orianthera Pusilla
- Orianthera
Description
Orianthera pusilla (also called 'dwarf orianthera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has short, slender stems and white, fragrant flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Orianthera pusilla is an ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers and is used in gardens for its beauty and scent. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orianthera pusilla is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orianthera pusilla is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or fall and the seed should be sown in the spring. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Orianthera pusilla
Orianthera pusilla can be found in Brazil.
Orianthera pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orianthera pusilla?
Orianthera pusilla
What is the common name of Orianthera pusilla?
Tiny Orianthera
Where is Orianthera pusilla found?
Orianthera pusilla is found in Southeast Asia
Species in the Orianthera genus
Orianthera campanulata,
Orianthera biloba,
Orianthera callosa,
Orianthera centralis,
Orianthera exilis,
Orianthera flaviflora,
Orianthera judithiana,
Orianthera nuda,
Orianthera pusilla,
Orianthera serpyllifolia,
Orianthera spermacocea,
Orianthera tortuosa,
Orianthera wendyae,
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata,
Bonyunia antoniifolia,
Bonyunia aquatica,
Bonyunia minor,
Bonyunia superba,
Bonyunia venusta,
Bonyunia spectabilis,
Bonyunia excelsa,
Bonyunia magnifica,
Bonyunia nobilis,
Bonyunia pulchra,
Gardneria angustifolia,
Gardneria lanceolata,
Gardneria multiflora,
Gardneria nutans,
Gardneria ovata,
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,
References
Charles S.P. Foster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Foster' in the authors string.