Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
823800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 65: t. 3656 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823134

Common Names

  • Cattleya Pumila
  • Pumila Orchid
  • Miniature Orchid

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Description

Cattleya pumila (also called Pumila cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya pumila has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Cattleya pumila: Plant in a sunny to partially shaded area with well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Cattleya pumila

Cattleya pumila is native to Brazil and Paraguay.

Cattleya pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya pumila?

Cattleya pumila

What is the common name of Cattleya pumila?

Dwarf Cattleya

What is the habitat of Cattleya pumila?

It is found in Central and South America

Species in the Cattleya genus

Cattleya varelae, Cattleya zayrae, Cattleya calimaniorum, Cattleya calimaniana, Cattleya gaezeriana, Cattleya labendziana, Cattleya schunkiana, Cattleya aclandiae, Cattleya amethystoglossa, Cattleya amoena, Cattleya araguaiensis, Cattleya bicolor, Cattleya boissieri, Cattleya brasiliensis, Cattleya brymeriana, Cattleya cernua, Cattleya coccinea, Cattleya colnagiana, Cattleya crispa, Cattleya dayana, Cattleya dolosa, Cattleya dormaniana, Cattleya dowiana, Cattleya dukeana, Cattleya duveenii, Cattleya elegans, Cattleya elongata, Cattleya forbesii, Cattleya frankeana, Cattleya gaskelliana, Cattleya gransabanensis, Cattleya granulosa, Cattleya guttata, Cattleya hardyana, Cattleya harrisoniana, Cattleya hybrida, Cattleya imperator, Cattleya intermedia, Cattleya intricata, Cattleya iricolor, Cattleya isabella, Cattleya jenmanii, Cattleya joaquiniana, Cattleya kautskyi, Cattleya kerchoveana, Cattleya kerrii, Cattleya labiata, Cattleya lawrenceana, Cattleya lobata, Cattleya loddigesii,

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,

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