Microchirita lilacina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lilacina
ID:
1332055
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Puglisi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(1)-2: 5 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344509
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microchirita lilacina (also called the Lilac Microchirita, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in grasslands and open forests. It has an erect stem, with an inflorescence of up to 6 flowers. The flowers are lilac in color, with a white lip.
Uses & Benefits
Microchirita lilacina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Microchirita lilacina is a small, purple, four-lobed flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microchirita lilacina is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Microchirita lilacina
Microchirita lilacina is native to Thailand and is found in the Northern Thailand mountain range.
Microchirita lilacina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microchirita lilacina?
Microchirita lilacina
What type of plant is Microchirita lilacina?
It is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Microchirita lilacina found?
It is found in Thailand.
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
Carmen Puglisi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Puglisi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151916-1: Based on the initial data import