Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
micronesiaca
ID:
925598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 477 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924933



Common Names

  • Micronesian Aglossorrhyncha
  • Micronesian False-thorn
  • Micronesian False Thorn


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Description

Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca (also called Micronesian Aglossorrhyncha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is usually found in wet forests, along streams and in other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca

Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca can be found in South Africa.

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-4758: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.