Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lechleri
ID:
797580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 409 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796913



Common Names

  • Microchilus lechleri
  • Lechleri Microchilus
  • Microchilus


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Description

Microchilus lechleri (also called Lechler's Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus lechleri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its fragrant aroma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microchilus lechleri are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus lechleri is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 40 cm in height. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be made in spring or summer and potted in a well-drained medium. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity.

Where to Find Microchilus lechleri

Microchilus lechleri is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Microchilus lechleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus lechleri?

Microchilus lechleri

What is the common name of Microchilus lechleri?

Lechleri

Where is Microchilus lechleri found?

It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

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-335436: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.