Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
981727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: t. 1151 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981065

Common Names

  • Hekistocarpa minutiflora
  • Small-flowered Hekistocarpa
  • Small-flowered False Daisy

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Description

Hekistocarpa minutiflora (also called 'Tiny-flowered Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is usually found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hekistocarpa minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hekistocarpa minutiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hekistocarpa minutiflora is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hekistocarpa minutiflora

Hekistocarpa minutiflora can be found in India.

Species in the Hekistocarpa genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References