Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
federalensis
ID:
922599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ormerod) Meneguzzo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 23 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921934



Common Names

  • Microchilus federalensis
  • Federalensis
  • Microchilus


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Description

Microchilus federalensis (also called Federal Microchilus, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Brazil and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has obovate leaves that are 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus federalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microchilus federalensis are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus federalensis is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer and sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.

Where to Find Microchilus federalensis

Microchilus federalensis can be found in Brazil.

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-467555: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.
Thiago Erir Cadete Meneguzzo (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meneguzzo' in the authors string.