Microchirita karaketii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karaketii
ID:
1325188
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton & Triboun
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 41: 17 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337642
Common Names
- Microchirita Karaketii
- Karaketii Orchid
- Karaketii Microchirita
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microchirita karaketii (also called Karaket's Microchirita, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microchirita karaketii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microchirita karaketii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microchirita karaketii is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Microchirita karaketii
Microchirita karaketii can be found in Thailand.
Microchirita karaketii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microchirita karaketii?
Microchirita karaketii
What are the common names of Microchirita karaketii?
Karaket's Microchirita
What is the natural habitat of Microchirita karaketii?
Microchirita karaketii is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Microchirita genus
Microchirita viola, Microchirita tubulosa, Microchirita sahyadriensis, Microchirita rupestris, Microchirita oculata, Microchirita mollissima, Microchirita caerulea, Microchirita micromusa, Microchirita marcanii, Microchirita elphinstonia, Microchirita bimaculata, Microchirita barbata, Microchirita aratriformis, Microchirita lavandulacea, Microchirita involucrata, Microchirita sericea, Microchirita hamosa, Microchirita caliginosa, Microchirita prostrata, Microchirita ruthiae, Microchirita purpurea, Microchirita woodii, Microchirita karaketii, Microchirita suddeei, Microchirita albiflora, Microchirita huppatatensis, Microchirita personata, Microchirita hemratii, Microchirita lilacina, Microchirita cristata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
Pramote Triboun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triboun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77134461-1: Based on the initial data import