Microchirita purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
1325186
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton & Triboun
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 41: 14 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337640
Common Names
- Microchirita Purpurea
- Purpurea Orchid
- Purpurea Microchirita
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microchirita purpurea (also called Purple 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 purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microchirita purpurea 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 purpurea 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 purpurea
Microchirita purpurea can be found in Thailand.
Microchirita purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microchirita purpurea?
Microchirita purpurea
What are the common names of Microchirita purpurea?
Purple Microchirita
What is the natural habitat of Microchirita purpurea?
Microchirita purpurea 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:77134459-1: Based on the initial data import