Status:
valid
Authors:
Nir
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Orchid. Antill. : 369 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321643
Common Names
- Tetramicra zanonii
- Zanonii
- Tetramicra
Description
Tetramicra zanonii (also called 'Zanon'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 zanonii 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 zanonii has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetramicra zanonii 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 zanonii
Tetramicra zanonii is native to Uruguay and can be found in the Montevideo region.
Tetramicra zanonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetramicra zanonii?
Tetramicra zanonii
What type of plant is Tetramicra zanonii?
It is a shrub
Where is Tetramicra zanonii native to?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Tetramicra genus
Tetramicra bulbosa,
Tetramicra canaliculata,
Tetramicra ekmanii,
Tetramicra malpighiarum,
Tetramicra parviflora,
Tetramicra pratensis,
Tetramicra schomburgkii,
Tetramicra simplex,
Tetramicra tenera,
Tetramicra zanonii,
Tetramicra tenera,
Tetramicra riparia,
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,