Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ortgiesii
ID:
472622

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(4): 219 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471954



Common Names

  • Ortgiesii Microchilus
  • Ortgiesii Moon Cactus
  • Ortgiesii Star Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Anoectochilus ortgiesii hort. ex Van-Geert [unknown]
  • Physurus ortgiesii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Erythrodes ortgiesii (Van Geert) Garay [unknown]

Description

Microchilus ortgiesii (also called Ortgies' 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 ortgiesii is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microchilus ortgiesii is a white-green color and has a star-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus ortgiesii can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in a warm, sunny position with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months.

Where to Find Microchilus ortgiesii

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

Microchilus ortgiesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus ortgiesii?

Microchilus ortgiesii

What is the natural habitat of Microchilus ortgiesii?

Mountain slopes and meadows

What is the flowering period of Microchilus ortgiesii?

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-254445: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.