Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
micropus
ID:
799827

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) W.E.Higgins

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 4: 223 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799161



Common Names

  • Prosthechea micropus
  • Micropus Prosthechea
  • Small-footed Prosthechea


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Description

Prosthechea micropus (also called Small-footed prosthechea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in humid forests and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea micropus has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Prosthechea micropus has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea micropus is an orchid that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Prosthechea micropus

Prosthechea micropus is native to Mexico and is found in the Sierra Madre Oriental pine-oak forests ecoregion.

Prosthechea micropus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea micropus?

Prosthechea micropus

What type of plant is Prosthechea micropus?

Orchid

Where is Prosthechea micropus found?

Central America

Species in the Prosthechea genus

Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Wesley Ervin Higgins (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Higgins' in the authors string.