Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
244216

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 186 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243548

Common Names

  • Micropera fasciculata
  • Clustered Micropera
  • Clustered Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium copelandii F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Saccolabium fasciculatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Sarcanthus papuanus J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus keffordii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Camarotis copelandii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Camarotis keffordii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Camarotis papuana J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma keffordii F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus fasciculatus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Micropera fasciculata (also called Fasciculate 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 fasciculata 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 fasciculata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropera fasciculata 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 fasciculata

Micropera fasciculata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.

Micropera fasciculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropera fasciculata?

Micropera fasciculata

What is the family of Micropera fasciculata?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Micropera fasciculata?

Fasciculata

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-127489: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.