Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Seidenf. & Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 67: 118 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299587
Common Names
- Saccolabiopsis pusilla
- Very Small Saccolabiopsis
- Pusillous Saccolabiopsis
Synonyms
- Oeceoclades pusilla Lindl. [unknown]
- Saccolabium pumilio Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Saccolabium pusillum Lindl. [illegitimate]
- Gastrochilus pumilio (Rchb.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Saccolabiopsis pusilla (also called Tiny Saccolabiopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Saccolabiopsis pusilla is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccolabiopsis pusilla has small white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saccolabiopsis pusilla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Saccolabiopsis pusilla
Saccolabiopsis pusilla is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America and Africa.
Saccolabiopsis pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccolabiopsis pusilla?
Saccolabiopsis pusilla
What is the family of Saccolabiopsis pusilla?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Saccolabiopsis pusilla?
Pusill Saccolabiopsis
Species in the Saccolabiopsis genus
Saccolabiopsis alata,
Saccolabiopsis armitii,
Saccolabiopsis bakhuizenii,
Saccolabiopsis gillespiei,
Saccolabiopsis microphyton,
Saccolabiopsis pallida,
Saccolabiopsis papuana,
Saccolabiopsis pumila,
Saccolabiopsis pusilla,
Saccolabiopsis rara,
Saccolabiopsis rectifolia,
Saccolabiopsis selebica,
Saccolabiopsis tenella,
Saccolabiopsis viridiflora,
Saccolabiopsis taiwaniana,
Saccolabiopsis arnitii,
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,