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
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.
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 Aglossorrhyncha genus
Aglossorrhyncha aurea,
Aglossorrhyncha biflora,
Aglossorrhyncha bilobula,
Aglossorrhyncha fruticicola,
Aglossorrhyncha galanthiflora,
Aglossorrhyncha jabiensis,
Aglossorrhyncha lucida,
Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca,
Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris,
Aglossorrhyncha serrulata,
Aglossorrhyncha stenophylla,
Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis,
Aglossorrhyncha viridis,
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,