Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
canaliculata
ID:
322289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 306 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321621



Common Names

  • Tetramicra canaliculata
  • Canaliculata
  • Tetramicra


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Synonyms

  • Limodorum canaliculatum Aubl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium elegans (Ham.) Beer [unknown]
  • Tetramicra elegans (Ham.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Tetramicra rigida Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bletia rigida Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bletia schomburgkii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bletia subaequalis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassavola elegans (Ham.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Brassavola rigida Bold. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium rigidum Willd. [unknown]
  • Cyrtopodium elegans Ham. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum canaliculatum Poir. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum subaequale Eggers [unknown]
  • Tetramicra elegans Fedde [unknown]

Description

Tetramicra canaliculata (also called 'Canaliculate Micra', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramicra canaliculata is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, and to make essential oils. It has a pleasant aroma and is used to repel insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetramicra canaliculata has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramicra canaliculata is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division of the plant can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tetramicra canaliculata

Tetramicra canaliculata is native to Uruguay and can be found in the Montevideo region.

Tetramicra canaliculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetramicra canaliculata?

Tetramicra canaliculata

What type of plant is Tetramicra canaliculata?

It is a shrub

Where is Tetramicra canaliculata native to?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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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