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Herminium pusillum

Green Silkworm Cocoon
Also known as: Androcorys japonensis Maek. +4 more
  • Androcorys japonensis Maek.
  • Androcorys pusilla (Ohwi & Fukuy.) T.S.Liu & H.J.Su
  • Androcorys pusillensis (Ohwi & Fukuy.) S.S.Ying
  • Androcorys pusillum (Ohwi & Fukuy.) S.S.Ying
  • Androcorys pusillus (Ohwi & Fukuy.) Masam.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Herminium pusillum (commonly known as Green silkworm cocoon) is a tuberous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Japan, Korea, Nepal, Taiwan

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