Trichocentrum pumilum

Trichocentrum pumilum
Trichocentrum pumilum illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Trichocentrum
Species:
T. pumilum
Binomial name
Trichocentrum pumilum
(Lindl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams
Synonyms

Trichocentrum pumilum is a species of orchid found from Brazil to northeastern Argentina.[1]

It is a pseudobulbous epiphyte, and grows primarily in savannahs and montane forests. Trichocentrum pumilum blooms in winter and spring.[2]

Description

Trichocentrum pumilum is described as a "miniature-sized", mule eared, epiphyte which grows best in hot climates.[1]

The pseudobulbs grow in a small, clustered, broadly ovoid, and compressed fashion, and the plant carries single, apical, coriaceous, suberect, oblong to ligulate, subacute leaves. [2]

Branches are erect, ranging in length from 5-8cm. Flowers range in size from 5-8mm, with a densely multi-flowered inflorescence with a coriaceous, ovate, acute bracts and small campanulate flowers. [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Trichocentrum pumilum (Lindl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  2. ^ a b c "Orchid Species: Trichocentrum pumilum". www.orchids.org. Retrieved 2025-07-15.


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