Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
loheri
ID:
244219

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

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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.

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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 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-127491: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.