Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
797616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Todzia) Szlach., Rutk. & Mytnik

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 476 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796949



Common Names

  • Microthelys Hintoniorum
  • Hintoniorum Microthelys
  • Hintoniorum's Microthelys


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Description

Microthelys hintoniorum (also called Hinton's Microthelys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has simple, opposite, elliptic-oblong leaves with a pointed tip and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Microthelys hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can be used as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microthelys hintoniorum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microthelys hintoniorum is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Microthelys hintoniorum

Microthelys hintoniorum is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Microthelys hintoniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microthelys hintoniorum?

Microthelys hintoniorum

What is the common name of Microthelys hintoniorum?

Hintoniorum

Where is Microthelys hintoniorum found?

It is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

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-335473: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Carol A. Todzia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Todzia' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.