Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
micrantha
ID:
523389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Pfitzer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Entwurf. Anordn. Orch. : 60 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522721



Common Names

  • Acrolophia micrantha
  • Small-flowered Acrolophia
  • Tiny-flowered Acrolophia


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Synonyms

  • Acrolophia fimbriata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Eulophia micrantha Lindl. [unknown]
  • Graphorkis micrantha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Graphorchis micrantha (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acrolophia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Acrolophia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown with a dense foliage. Its leaves are compound and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It is found in savannas, woodlands, and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acrolophia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acrolophia micrantha are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrolophia micrantha is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, white flowers. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Acrolophia micrantha

Acrolophia micrantha is native to South Africa.

Acrolophia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrolophia micrantha?

Acrolophia micrantha

What are the common names of Acrolophia micrantha?

Small-flowered Acrolophia

What is the natural habitat of Acrolophia micrantha?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Hugo Heinrich Pfitzer (1846-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfitzer' in the authors string.