Microchilus laegaardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laegaardii
ID:
836704
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 161 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836039
Common Names
- Laegaardii Microchilus
- Microchilus Laegaardii
- Microchilus
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Microchilus laegaardii (also called Laegaard's Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, with long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microchilus laegaardii is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microchilus laegaardii has small white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microchilus laegaardii is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Microchilus laegaardii
Microchilus laegaardii is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Microchilus laegaardii FAQ
What is the common name of Microchilus laegaardii?
The common name of Microchilus laegaardii is the Laegaard's Microchilus.
What is the natural habitat of Microchilus laegaardii?
The natural habitat of Microchilus laegaardii is the tropical forests of South America.
What is the flower color of Microchilus laegaardii?
The flowers of Microchilus laegaardii are white or yellowish-green in color.
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-373316: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.