Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
weberianus
ID:
472718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472050



Common Names

  • Weberianus Microchilus
  • Weberianus Microchilus
  • Weberianus Microchilus


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Synonyms

  • Erythrodes weberiana Garay [unknown]

Description

Microchilus weberianus (also called Weber's Microchilus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white or yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus weberianus is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microchilus weberianus 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 weberianus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Microchilus weberianus

Microchilus weberianus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Microchilus weberianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus weberianus?

Microchilus weberianus

What are the common names of Microchilus weberianus?

Weber's Microchilus

What is the natural habitat of Microchilus weberianus?

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-254460: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.