Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
major
ID:
922578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl. ex Stapf) J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 414 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921913



Common Names

  • Mycaranthes major
  • Major
  • Mycaranthes


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Description

Mycaranthes major (also called Major Mycaranthes, among many other common names) is a species of herb found in Central and South America. It is a small perennial herb with dark green leaves that are up to 5 cm long and 1 cm wide. The inflorescence is up to 15 cm long and bears up to 30 yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests from Mexico to Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Mycaranthes major is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mycaranthes major is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mycaranthes major is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Mycaranthes major

Mycaranthes major can be found in India.

Species in the Mycaranthes genus

Mycaranthes citrina, Mycaranthes forbesiana, Mycaranthes hawkesii, Mycaranthes latifolia, Mycaranthes leucotricha, Mycaranthes lobata, Mycaranthes monostachya, Mycaranthes nieuwenhuisii, Mycaranthes obliqua, Mycaranthes oblitterata, Mycaranthes padangensis, Mycaranthes rhinoceros, Mycaranthes schistoloba, Mycaranthes sonkaris, Mycaranthes stenophylla, Mycaranthes tjadasmalangensis, Mycaranthes tricuspidata, Mycaranthes depauperata, Mycaranthes longibracteata, Mycaranthes anceps, Mycaranthes candoonensis, Mycaranthes clemensiae, Mycaranthes davaensis, Mycaranthes lamellata, Mycaranthes mindanaensis, Mycaranthes vanoverberghii, Mycaranthes gigantea, Mycaranthes floribunda, Mycaranthes leonardoi, Mycaranthes farinosa, Mycaranthes magnicallosa, Mycaranthes major, Mycaranthes meliganensis, Mycaranthes melaleuca, Mycaranthes crucigera, Mycaranthes angustifolia, Mycaranthes brevicaulis,

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-467531: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.