Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
anchoriferus
ID:
472498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(4): 214 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471830



Common Names

  • Anchoriferus Micrandra
  • Anchoriferus Tree-Fern
  • Anchoriferus Tree Fern


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Synonyms

  • Physurus anchoriferus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Microchilus marmoratus (C.Schweinf.) Ormerod [unknown]
  • Erythrodes anchorifera (Schltr.) Garay [unknown]
  • Erythrodes marmorata C.Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Microchilus anchoriferus (also called 'Anchor-bearing Microchilus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to South America. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus anchoriferus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microchilus anchoriferus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus anchoriferus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Microchilus anchoriferus

Microchilus anchoriferus is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.

Microchilus anchoriferus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus anchoriferus?

Microchilus anchoriferus

What is the common name of Microchilus anchoriferus?

Anchoriferous Microchilus

What is the natural habitat of Microchilus anchoriferus?

Tropical rainforests in South America

Species in the Microchilus genus

Microchilus hirtellus, Microchilus major, Microchilus minor, Microchilus ovatus, Microchilus pauciflorus, Microchilus plantagineus, Microchilus anchoriferus, Microchilus arietinus, Microchilus austrobrasiliensis, Microchilus bimentatus, Microchilus brachyplectron, Microchilus buchtienii, Microchilus callophylloides, Microchilus calophyllus, Microchilus caucanus, Microchilus dolichostachys, Microchilus ecuadorensis, Microchilus epiphyticus, Microchilus erythrodoides, Microchilus glacensis, Microchilus hetaerioides, Microchilus lamprophyllus, Microchilus laticalcar, Microchilus luniferus, Microchilus mexicanus, Microchilus nigrescens, Microchilus ortgiesii, Microchilus paleaceus, Microchilus platanilloensis, Microchilus preslii, Microchilus procerus, Microchilus quadratus, Microchilus riopalenquensis, Microchilus schultesianus, Microchilus scrotiformis, Microchilus sparreorum, Microchilus sprucei, Microchilus tridax, Microchilus trifasciatus, Microchilus venezuelanus, Microchilus vesicifer, Microchilus weberianus, Microchilus xystophyllus, Microchilus zeuxinoides, Microchilus brunnescens, Microchilus campanulatus, Microchilus capitatus, Microchilus constrictus, Microchilus curviflorus, Microchilus ensicalcar,

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-254422: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.