Microchilus capitatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitatus
ID:
797566
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 400 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796899
Common Names
- Microchilus capitatus
- Capitate Microchilus
- Capitatus Microchilus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microchilus capitatus (also called Capitate Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microchilus capitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microchilus capitatus has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microchilus capitatus is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Cuttings can also be taken in summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Microchilus capitatus
Microchilus capitatus is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Microchilus capitatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microchilus capitatus?
Microchilus capitatus
What type of plant is Microchilus capitatus?
It is a shrub
Where is Microchilus capitatus found?
It is found 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-335422: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.