Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
273617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Toscano

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(3): 211 (2001).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272949



Common Names

  • Phymatidium microphyllum
  • Tiny-Leafed Phymatidium
  • Microphyllum Phymatidium


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Synonyms

  • Ornithocephalus microphyllus Barb.Rodr. [unknown]

Description

Phymatidium microphyllum (also called Microphyll Phymatidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Phymatidium microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phymatidium microphyllum var. herteri (Schltr.) Toscano
Phymatidium microphyllum var. microphyllum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phymatidium microphyllum is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phymatidium microphyllum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until established.

Where to Find Phymatidium microphyllum

Phymatidium microphyllum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Phymatidium microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phymatidium microphyllum?

Phymatidium microphyllum

What is the common name of Phymatidium microphyllum?

Microphyll Phymatidium

What is the family of Phymatidium microphyllum?

Acanthaceae

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-155700: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.