Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
microscopica
ID:
921772

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.E.L.Miranda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Albertoa 3(10): 99 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921107



Common Names

  • Constantia microscopica
  • Microscopica Constantia
  • Constantia microscopica var. microscopica


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Description

Constantia microscopica (also called Microscopic Constantia, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to the Microscopic region of Brazil. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Constantia microscopica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Constantia microscopica has white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Constantia microscopica can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, sandy soil and should be kept in partial shade. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Constantia microscopica

Constantia microscopica is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

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-46670: Based on the initial data import
Francisco E.L.de Miranda (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.E.L.Miranda' in the authors string.