Homalopetalum pumilio

Homalopetalum pumilio - Flower photo by Richard LindbergHomalopetalum pumilio - Plant photo by Richard LindbergThe genus Homalopetalum (Homal) contains 8 miniature species growing in Jamaica, Central America and northern South America.

Homalopetalum pumilio grows from Mexico to Peru in low elevation forests on mossy trunks and rocks. It is cool to warm growing and is fragrant at night.

07/24/2009 - Added to collection.

TRIBE: Epidenreae     SUBTRIBE: Laeliinae