Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schomburgkii
ID:
322306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 6: 323. 1889 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321638



Common Names

  • Tetramicra schomburgkii
  • Schomburgkii
  • Tetramicra


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Description

Tetramicra schomburgkii (also called 'Schomburgk's 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 schomburgkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetramicra schomburgkii 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 schomburgkii 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 schomburgkii

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

Tetramicra schomburgkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetramicra schomburgkii?

Tetramicra schomburgkii

What type of plant is Tetramicra schomburgkii?

It is a shrub

Where is Tetramicra schomburgkii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202441: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.