Trichocentrum pumilum

Trichocentrum pumilum
Trichocentrum pumilum illustration
Scientific 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
Oncidium pumilum Lindl. (basionym) Epidendrum ligulatum Vell. Oncidium pumilum var. angustifolium Cogn. Oncidium pumilum var. robustum Cogn. Oncidium pumilum var. laxum Kraenzl. Oncidium pumilum var. megalanthum Schltr. Oncidium minutiflorum Schltr. Lophiaris pumila(Lindl.) Braem

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

1. "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. "Orchid Species: Trichocentrum pumilum". www.orchids.org. Retrieved 2025-07-15.