Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
puyoensis
ID:
836813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 168 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836148



Common Names

  • Microchilus puyoensis
  • Puyoensis Microchilus
  • Microchilus Orchid


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Description

Microchilus puyoensis (also called Puyo Microchilus, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is found in Ecuador and Peru, and it prefers humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus puyoensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Microchilus puyoensis var. puyoensis
Microchilus puyoensis var. brachyceras Ormerod
Microchilus puyoensis var. brevipedunculatus Ormerod

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microchilus puyoensis has yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus puyoensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Microchilus puyoensis

Microchilus puyoensis is native to the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Microchilus puyoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus puyoensis?

Microchilus puyoensis

What is the common name of Microchilus puyoensis?

Puyoensis Microchilus

Where is Microchilus puyoensis found?

Ecuador

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-373430: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.