Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
luniferus
ID:
472599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(4): 217 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471931



Common Names

  • Luniferus Microchilus
  • Luniferus Moon Cactus
  • Luniferus Star Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Physurus argyrostictus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Physurus luniferus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Erythrodes argyrosticta Ames [unknown]
  • Erythrodes chicharrasensis Ames [unknown]
  • Erythrodes lunifera Ames [unknown]

Description

Microchilus luniferus (also called Moon-bearing Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with white flowers and is native to Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations between 600 and 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus luniferus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microchilus luniferus are white and fragrant, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus luniferus is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in moist, shady forests. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the rhizome should be divided into sections with at least two pseudobulbs each. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of fine bark and perlite. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Microchilus luniferus

Microchilus luniferus can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.

Microchilus luniferus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus luniferus?

Microchilus luniferus

What is the natural habitat of Microchilus luniferus?

Mountain slopes and meadows

What is the flowering period of Microchilus luniferus?

Late spring to early summer

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-254441: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.