Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vesicifer
ID:
472710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(4): 223 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472042



Common Names

  • Vesicifer Microchilus
  • Vesicifer Microchilus
  • Vesicifer Microchilus


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Synonyms

  • Physurus lehmannii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Physurus vesicifer Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Erythrodes lehmannii (Schltr.) Ames [unknown]
  • Erythrodes vesicifera Ames [unknown]

Description

Microchilus vesicifer (also called 'Coconut Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin, leathery leaf. It is found in humid forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus vesicifer 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 vesicifer 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 vesicifer is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootball in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Microchilus vesicifer

Microchilus vesicifer can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Microchilus vesicifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus vesicifer?

Microchilus vesicifer

What are the common names of Microchilus vesicifer?

Bladder Microchilus

What is the natural habitat of Microchilus vesicifer?

Tropical rainforest

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-254459: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.