Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
frontinoensis
ID:
914050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 74 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913385



Common Names

  • Microchilus frontinoensis
  • Frontinoensis Microchilus
  • Frontinoensis Orchid


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Description

Microchilus frontinoensis (also called 'Frontino Microchilus', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It has a single, long, thin stem with a single flower at the top. The flower is white with a yellow center. It is found in humid tropical forests in the lowlands of Central and South America, usually in areas with plenty of shade.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus frontinoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microchilus frontinoensis is yellow and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus frontinoensis is a tropical plant native to the Amazon basin. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area of the garden.

Where to Find Microchilus frontinoensis

Microchilus frontinoensis can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Microchilus frontinoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus frontinoensis?

Microchilus frontinoensis

What is the family of Microchilus frontinoensis?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Microchilus frontinoensis?

Tropical forests

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-458365: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.