Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
platysepalus
ID:
797589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 416 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796922



Common Names

  • Microchilus platysepalus
  • Platysepalus Microchilus
  • Microchilus platysepalus


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Description

Microchilus platysepalus (also called Broad-sepaled 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 platysepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can be used as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microchilus platysepalus 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 platysepalus 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 platysepalus

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

Microchilus platysepalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus platysepalus?

Microchilus platysepalus

What is the common name of Microchilus platysepalus?

Platysepalus

Where is Microchilus platysepalus 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-335444: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.