Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
256194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 359 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255526



Common Names

  • Omoea Micrantha
  • Small-Flowered Omoea
  • Small-Flowered Olive-Tree


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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium micranthum J.J.Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Gastrochilus micranthus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Omoea micrantha (also called Tiny Omoea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Costa Rica. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Central American Cordillera.

Uses & Benefits

Omoea micrantha is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright orange flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omoea micrantha has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omoea micrantha is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Omoea micrantha

Omoea micrantha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Omoea micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omoea micrantha?

Omoea micrantha

What is the natural habitat of Omoea micrantha?

The natural habitat of Omoea micrantha is tropical rainforests.

What is the distribution of Omoea micrantha?

The distribution of Omoea micrantha is limited to Central and South America.

Species in the Omoea 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,

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