Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
meliganensis
ID:
922608

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 8: 20 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921943



Common Names

  • Mycaranthes meliganensis
  • Meliganensis
  • Mycaranthes


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Description

Mycaranthes meliganensis (also called 'Coconut Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, shady areas, usually growing on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

Mycaranthes meliganensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mycaranthes meliganensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mycaranthes meliganensis is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer and sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.

Where to Find Mycaranthes meliganensis

Mycaranthes meliganensis can be found in the Philippines.

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-467565: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.