Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
244346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 95: 25 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243678



Common Names

  • Microsaccus griffithii
  • Griffithii Microsaccus
  • Griffithii Tree


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Synonyms

  • Microsaccus brevifolius J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium griffithii C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus griffithii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Microsaccus griffithii (also called Chiquitano, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microsaccus griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a hedge plant. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used as a flavoring in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microsaccus griffithii has small, yellow-green flowers with a white labellum. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microsaccus griffithii is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Microsaccus griffithii

Microsaccus griffithii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Microsaccus griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microsaccus griffithii?

Microsaccus griffithii

What is the natural habitat of Microsaccus griffithii?

It is native to Borneo

What is the flower color of Microsaccus griffithii?

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-127611: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.