Micropera fuscolutea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscolutea
ID:
244218
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 186 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243550
Common Names
- Micropera fuscolutea
- Dusky-yellow Micropera
- Dusky-yellow Orchid
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- Saccolabium adnatum Ridl. [unknown]
- Sarcochilus adnatus Ridl. [unknown]
- Sarcochilus fuscoluteus Lindl. [unknown]
- Camarotis adnata (Ridl.) Holttum [unknown]
- Camarotis latisaccata J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Micropera fuscolutea (also called Fuscolute 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 fuscolutea 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
The flower of Micropera fuscolutea is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are green and have a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micropera fuscolutea 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 fuscolutea
Micropera fuscolutea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
Micropera fuscolutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micropera fuscolutea?
Micropera fuscolutea
What is the common name of Micropera fuscolutea?
Fuscolutea Micropera
What is the natural habitat of Micropera fuscolutea?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in the Mediterranean region.
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-127490: 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.