Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
261178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 460 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260510



Common Names

  • Orestias micrantha
  • Micrantha Orestias
  • Micrantha Killifish


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Description

Orestias micrantha (also called 'Small-flowered Orestias' and 'Tiny-flowered Orestias', among many other common names) is a species of fish in the Cyprinodontidae family. It is native to the mountains of Central and South America, where it lives in shallow, rocky streams.

Uses & Benefits

Orestias micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orestias micrantha has small, white flowers with yellow lips. Its seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orestias micrantha is a small fish native to the Andes mountains. It prefers cool, clear water and can be kept in an aquarium. Propagation is best done through eggs, but cuttings can also be used.

Where to Find Orestias micrantha

Orestias micrantha can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Orestias micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orestias micrantha?

Orestias micrantha

What is the common name of Orestias micrantha?

Small-flowered Orestias

What is the habitat of Orestias micrantha?

It is found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile

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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