Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tessellatus
ID:
836834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 172 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836169



Common Names

  • Microchilus tessellatus
  • Tessellatus Microchilus
  • Tessellatus


Searching for Microchilus tessellatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Microchilus tessellatus (also called Tessellate microchilus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus tessellatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microchilus tessellatus is white and tubular in shape with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Microchilus tessellatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus tessellatus is a tropical epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in warm, humid climates. It requires bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting medium. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Microchilus tessellatus

Microchilus tessellatus is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Microchilus tessellatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus tessellatus?

Microchilus tessellatus

What is the common name of Microchilus tessellatus?

Tessellatus Microchilus

Where is Microchilus tessellatus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373453: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.