Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pumila
ID:
239461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 64: t. 3613 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238793

Common Names

  • Maxillaria pumila
  • Pumila Maxillaria
  • Maxillaria Pumila

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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria funerea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria minuta Cogn. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria parva Rolfe [unknown]
  • Maxillaria plebeja Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria pusilla Rolfe [unknown]
  • Maxillaria spannagelii Hoehne [unknown]
  • Maxillaria minuta minor Hoehne [unknown]
  • Christensonella minuta (Cogn.) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Śmiszek [unknown]
  • Christensonella pumila (Hook.) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Śmiszek [unknown]
  • Christensonella plebeia (Rchb.f.) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]
  • Christensonella spannagelii (Hoehne) Szlach. & Sitko [unknown]

Description

Maxillaria pumila (also called Dwarf Maxillaria, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a compact growth habit and produces yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria pumila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maxillaria pumila is yellow, with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria pumila is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Maxillaria pumila

Maxillaria pumila can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Maxillaria pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maxillaria pumila?

Maxillaria pumila

What is the common name of Maxillaria pumila?

Pumila Maxillaria

What is the natural habitat of Maxillaria pumila?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Maxillaria genus

Maxillaria acervata, Maxillaria aciantha, Maxillaria acostae, Maxillaria acuminata, Maxillaria acutifolia, Maxillaria adendrobium, Maxillaria adolphi, Maxillaria adscendens, Maxillaria aequiloba, Maxillaria affinis, Maxillaria aggregata, Maxillaria alba, Maxillaria albata, Maxillaria albiflora, Maxillaria alfaroi, Maxillaria allenii, Maxillaria alpestris, Maxillaria alticola, Maxillaria amabilis, Maxillaria amblyantha, Maxillaria anatomorum, Maxillaria anceps, Maxillaria angustibulbosa, Maxillaria angustisegmenta, Maxillaria angustissima, Maxillaria antioquiana, Maxillaria appendiculoides, Maxillaria arachnites, Maxillaria arachnitiflora, Maxillaria arbuscula, Maxillaria argyrophylla, Maxillaria augustae-victoriae, Maxillaria aurea, Maxillaria auyantepuiensis, Maxillaria azulensis, Maxillaria barbosae, Maxillaria batemanii, Maxillaria bennettii, Maxillaria bicallosa, Maxillaria binotii, Maxillaria biolleyi, Maxillaria bocazensis, Maxillaria bolivarensis, Maxillaria boliviensis, Maxillaria bolleoides, Maxillaria bomboizensis, Maxillaria brachybulbon, Maxillaria brachypetala, Maxillaria brachypoda, Maxillaria bracteata,

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,