Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
folsomii
ID:
1335550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 56: 262 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348004





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Description

Microchilus folsomii (also called Folsom's Microchilus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus folsomii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microchilus folsomii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus folsomii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Microchilus folsomii

Microchilus folsomii is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical deciduous forest.

Microchilus folsomii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus folsomii?

Microchilus folsomii

What is the family of Microchilus folsomii?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Microchilus folsomii?

Venezuela

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.