Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trifasciatus
ID:
472692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17: 223 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472024



Common Names

  • Three-Lobe Daisy
  • Three-Lobed Daisy
  • Three-Lobed Daisy Plant


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Synonyms

  • Erythrodes selbyana Dodson [illegitimate]
  • Erythrodes preslii Lindl. ex D.E.Benn. & Christenson [unknown]

Description

Microchilus trifasciatus (also called 'Three-striped Microchilus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in montane forests, and is an epiphyte.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus trifasciatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microchilus trifasciatus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus trifasciatus is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in moist, shady forests. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the rhizome should be divided into sections with at least two pseudobulbs each. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of fine bark and perlite. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Microchilus trifasciatus

Microchilus trifasciatus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Microchilus trifasciatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus trifasciatus?

Microchilus trifasciatus

What is the common name of Microchilus trifasciatus?

Three-striped Microchilus

What is the natural habitat of Microchilus trifasciatus?

Dry, sandy or rocky areas in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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-254457: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.