Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
microphylla
ID:
328679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 343 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328011



Common Names

  • Trichotosia microphylla
  • Microphylla Trichotosia
  • Microphylla Trichotosia Vine


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Synonyms

  • Pinalia microphylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eria microphylla Blume [unknown]

Description

Trichotosia microphylla (also called the Microphylla Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid, with a short stem and long, thin roots. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white, with a yellowish-green lip. It grows in humid tropical forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Trichotosia microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichotosia microphylla is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichotosia microphylla is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Trichotosia microphylla

Trichotosia microphylla is native to tropical Africa.

Trichotosia microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichotosia microphylla?

Trichotosia microphylla

What is the common name of Trichotosia microphylla?

Microphylla Trichotosia

Where is Trichotosia microphylla found?

Trichotosia microphylla is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

Species in the Trichotosia genus

Trichotosia annulata, Trichotosia aporina, Trichotosia atroferruginea, Trichotosia aurea, Trichotosia barbarossa, Trichotosia brachiata, Trichotosia brachybotrya, Trichotosia bracteata, Trichotosia breviflora, Trichotosia brevipedunculata, Trichotosia brevirachis, Trichotosia buruensis, Trichotosia calvescens, Trichotosia canaliculata, Trichotosia collina, Trichotosia conifera, Trichotosia dalatensis, Trichotosia dasyphylla, Trichotosia ferox, Trichotosia flexuosa, Trichotosia fractiflexa, Trichotosia fusca, Trichotosia gautierensis, Trichotosia gjellerupii, Trichotosia glabrifolia, Trichotosia gowana, Trichotosia gracilis, Trichotosia hapalostachya, Trichotosia hispidissima, Trichotosia hypophaea, Trichotosia indragiriensis, Trichotosia integra, Trichotosia iodantha, Trichotosia jejuna, Trichotosia katherinae, Trichotosia klabatensis, Trichotosia lacinulata, Trichotosia latifolia, Trichotosia latifrons, Trichotosia lawiensis, Trichotosia longissima, Trichotosia malleimentum, Trichotosia microphylla, Trichotosia mollicaulis, Trichotosia molliflora, Trichotosia mollis, Trichotosia odoardoi, Trichotosia oreodoxa, Trichotosia paludosa, Trichotosia pauciflora,

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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