Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sarmientoi
ID:
1328906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 148: 903 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341360



Common Names

  • Sarmiento's Microchilus
  • Sarmiento's Orchid
  • Sarmiento's Microchilus


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Description

Microchilus sarmientoi (also called Sarmiento's Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus sarmientoi is used in traditional Colombian medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microchilus sarmientoi has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus sarmientoi is a tropical evergreen plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Microchilus sarmientoi

Microchilus sarmientoi is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy.

Microchilus sarmientoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus sarmientoi?

Microchilus sarmientoi

What is the common name of Microchilus sarmientoi?

Sarmiento's Microchilus

Where is Microchilus sarmientoi found?

Colombia

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.