Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
919020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & K.Velasco

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 52: 36 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918355

Common Names

  • Omiltemia parvifolia
  • Parvifolia Omiltemia
  • Omiltemia Parvifolia

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Description

Omiltemia parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Omiltemia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Omiltemia parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Omiltemia parvifolia are small and yellow. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omiltemia parvifolia is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Omiltemia parvifolia

Omiltemia parvifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463761: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Kenia Velasco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Velasco' in the authors string.