Micropera draco - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
draco
ID:
244215
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tuyama) P.J.Cribb & Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 231 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243547
Common Names
- Micropera draco
- Dragon Micropera
- Dragon Orchid
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- Sarcanthus draco Tuyama [unknown]
- Cleisostoma draco (Tuyama) Garay [unknown]
Description
Micropera draco (also called Dragon Micropera, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Micropera draco is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micropera draco has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micropera draco can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Micropera draco
Micropera draco is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
Micropera draco FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micropera draco?
Micropera draco
What is the family of Micropera draco?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Micropera draco?
Draco
Species in the Micropera genus
Micropera callosa, Micropera cochinchinensis, Micropera costulata, Micropera draco, Micropera fasciculata, Micropera fuscolutea, Micropera loheri, Micropera mannii, Micropera obtusa, Micropera pallida, Micropera philippinensis, Micropera poilanei, Micropera proboscidea, Micropera rostratum, Micropera secunda, Micropera sterrophylla, Micropera thailandica, Micropera uncinata, Micropera utriculosa, Micropera sheryliae, Micropera edanoi, Micropera tibetica,
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-127488: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Takasi Tuyama (1910-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyama' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.