Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 186 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243551
Common Names
- Micropera loheri
- Loher's Micropera
- Loher's Orchid
Synonyms
- Camarotis loheri L.O.Williams [unknown]
Description
Micropera loheri (also called Loher's 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 loheri 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 loheri is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are green and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micropera loheri 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 loheri
Micropera loheri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
Micropera loheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micropera loheri?
Micropera loheri
What is the natural habitat of Micropera loheri?
It is native to the Canary Islands
What is the flower color of Micropera loheri?
The flowers are yellow
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,