Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
uribei
ID:
1328907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341361



Common Names

  • Uribe's Microchilus
  • Uribe's Orchid
  • Uribe's Microchilus


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Description

Microchilus uribei (also called Uribe'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 uribei 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 uribei 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 uribei 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 uribei

Microchilus uribei is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cundinamarca, and Valle del Cauca.

Microchilus uribei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus uribei?

Microchilus uribei

What is the common name of Microchilus uribei?

Uribei Microchilus

Where is Microchilus uribei 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.