Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
244223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 18: t. 1522 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243555

Common Names

  • Micropera pallida
  • Pale Micropera
  • Pale Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Micropera apiculata (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
  • Saccolabium saxicola Ridl. [unknown]
  • Sarcanthus apiculatus J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Sarcanthus thorelii Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus cochinchinensis G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus roxburghii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Camarotis apiculata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Camarotis pallida Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aerides pallida Roxb. [unknown]
  • Dendrocolla apiculata Zoll. ex Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Micropera pallida (also called Pale 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 pallida 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 pallida 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 pallida is a tropical shrub that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist medium until they root.

Where to Find Micropera pallida

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

Micropera pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropera pallida?

Micropera pallida

What is the natural habitat of Micropera pallida?

It is native to the Canary Islands

What is the flower color of Micropera pallida?

The flowers are white

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-127495: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.