Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Szlach.) Szlach.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1996
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 41: 853 (1996)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244279
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Microthelys markowskiana
 - Markowskiana Microthelys
 - Microthelys
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Brachystele markowskiana (Szlach.) Espejo & López-Ferr. [unknown]
 - Galeottiella markowskiana Szlach. [unknown]
 - Funkiella markowskiana (Szlach.) Salazar & Soto Arenas [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Microthelys markowskiana (also called 'Markowski's Microthelys', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Microthelys markowskiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Microthelys markowskiana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Microthelys markowskiana is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a medium-growing tree and may take several years to reach its full size. It is best to water the tree regularly and fertilize it every few months.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Microthelys markowskiana
                        
                            Microthelys markowskiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Microthelys markowskiana FAQ
                        
                            What are the growing requirements of Microthelys markowskiana?
Microthelys markowskiana requires warm temperatures, bright light, and high humidity to thrive.
How often should I water Microthelys markowskiana?
Microthelys markowskiana should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
How do I propagate Microthelys markowskiana?
Microthelys markowskiana can be propagated by division or by seed.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Microthelys genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,