Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Cootes & W.Suarez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 73(3): 23 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836161
Common Names
- Mycaranthes mindanaensis
- Mindanaensis Mycaranthes
- Mindanaensis
Description
Mycaranthes mindanaensis (also called Mindanao mycaranthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Mycaranthes mindanaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mycaranthes mindanaensis is white and tubular in shape with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mycaranthes mindanaensis is a tropical epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in warm, humid climates. It requires bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting medium. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Mycaranthes mindanaensis
Mycaranthes mindanaensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Mycaranthes mindanaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mycaranthes mindanaensis?
Mycaranthes mindanaensis
What is the common name of Mycaranthes mindanaensis?
Mindanaensis Mycaranthes
Where is Mycaranthes mindanaensis found?
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,