Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
micrantha
ID:
312090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 25: 106 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311422



Common Names

  • Smitinandia micrantha
  • Micrantha Smitinandia
  • Smitinandia


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Synonyms

  • Pomatocalpa poilanei (Gagnep.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Saccolabium fissum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium micranthum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Uncifera albiflora Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Ceratochilus micranthus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma micranthum King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma petitiana Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma poilanei Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma tixieri Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus parviflorus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Smitinandia micrantha (also called Small-flowered Smitinandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a shrub with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers with yellow throats. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Smitinandia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smitinandia micrantha is small, white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smitinandia micrantha is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Smitinandia micrantha

Smitinandia micrantha can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Smitinandia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smitinandia micrantha?

Smitinandia micrantha

What is the common name of Smitinandia micrantha?

Tiny-flowered Smitinandia

What is the natural habitat of Smitinandia micrantha?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-192592: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.