Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
whitefoordiae
ID:
836839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 173 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836174



Common Names

  • Microchilus whitefoordiae
  • Whitefoordiae Microchilus
  • Whitefoordiae


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Description

Microchilus whitefoordiae (also called Whitefoord's 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 whitefoordiae 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 whitefoordiae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus whitefoordiae 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 whitefoordiae

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

Microchilus whitefoordiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus whitefoordiae?

Microchilus whitefoordiae

What is the common name of Microchilus whitefoordiae?

Whitefoordiae Microchilus

Where is Microchilus whitefoordiae 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-373458: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.