Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
guianensis
ID:
914053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 77 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913388



Common Names

  • Microchilus guianensis
  • Guianensis Microchilus
  • Guianensis Orchid


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Description

Microchilus guianensis (also called Guianan Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 800–3000 m. It has an erect stem and lanceolate leaves. The flowers are yellowish green with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus guianensis 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

Microchilus guianensis has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus guianensis 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 guianensis

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

Microchilus guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus guianensis?

Microchilus guianensis

What is the family of Microchilus guianensis?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Microchilus guianensis?

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-458368: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.