Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
microchila
ID:
914778

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) W.Suarez & Cootes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 16: 70 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914113



Common Names

  • Pinalia microchila
  • Microchila Pinalia
  • Microchila Pinalia Orchid


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Description

Pinalia microchila (also called 'Microchila Pinalia', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves that are green in color and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Pinalia microchila is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making ropes and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Pinalia microchila is white and fragrant. Seed is small, round and black. Seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinalia microchila is a small, epiphytic orchid that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a sheltered location until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Once established, Pinalia microchila should be fertilized regularly and watered during dry periods.

Where to Find Pinalia microchila

Pinalia microchila can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Pinalia genus

Pinalia acervata, Pinalia acutifolia, Pinalia amica, Pinalia appendiculata, Pinalia bicolor, Pinalia bipunctata, Pinalia bractescens, Pinalia concolor, Pinalia dasypus, Pinalia elata, Pinalia erecta, Pinalia eriopsidobulbon, Pinalia excavata, Pinalia fitzalanii, Pinalia flavescens, Pinalia floribunda, Pinalia graminifolia, Pinalia leucantha, Pinalia lineata, Pinalia maingayi, Pinalia merguensis, Pinalia multiflora, Pinalia myristiciformis, Pinalia mysorensis, Pinalia obesa, Pinalia pachystachya, Pinalia polystachya, Pinalia polyura, Pinalia profusa, Pinalia pumila, Pinalia recurvata, Pinalia reticosa, Pinalia rimannii, Pinalia ringens, Pinalia saccifera, Pinalia tricolor, Pinalia rhynchostyloides, Pinalia barbifrons, Pinalia carnicolor, Pinalia compacta, Pinalia curranii, Pinalia cylindrostachya, Pinalia dagamensis, Pinalia densa, Pinalia hutchinsoniana, Pinalia jarensis, Pinalia longicruris, Pinalia longilabris, Pinalia lyonii, Pinalia macera,

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-459074: Based on the initial data import
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.