Microchilus rioitayanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rioitayanus
ID:
797596
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 9: 420 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796929
Common Names
- Microchilus Rioitayanus
- Rioitayanus Microchilus
- Rioitayanus' Microchilus
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Microchilus rioitayanus (also called Rio Itaya 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 rioitayanus 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 rioitayanus 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 rioitayanus is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Microchilus rioitayanus
Microchilus rioitayanus is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Microchilus rioitayanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microchilus rioitayanus?
Microchilus rioitayanus
What is the common name of Microchilus rioitayanus?
Rioitayanus
Where is Microchilus rioitayanus 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-335450: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.