Microchilus panamanicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamanicus
ID:
797586
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 414 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796919
Common Names
- Microchilus panamanicus
- Panamanicus Microchilus
- Microchilus panamanicus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microchilus panamanicus (also called Panamanian 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 panamanicus 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 panamanicus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microchilus panamanicus 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 panamanicus
Microchilus panamanicus is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Microchilus panamanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microchilus panamanicus?
Microchilus panamanicus
What is the common name of Microchilus panamanicus?
Panamanicus
Where is Microchilus panamanicus 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-335441: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.