Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 121 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918170
Common Names
- Familiaris Microchilus
- Microchilus Orchid
- Familiaris Orchid
Description
Microchilus familiaris (also called Familiar Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-colored flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microchilus familiaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Microchilus familiaris are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microchilus familiaris is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and kept in a warm, moist environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Microchilus familiaris
Microchilus familiaris is native to the Caribbean.
Species in the Microchilus genus
Microchilus hirtellus,
Microchilus major,
Microchilus minor,
Microchilus ovatus,
Microchilus pauciflorus,
Microchilus plantagineus,
Microchilus anchoriferus,
Microchilus arietinus,
Microchilus austrobrasiliensis,
Microchilus bimentatus,
Microchilus brachyplectron,
Microchilus buchtienii,
Microchilus callophylloides,
Microchilus calophyllus,
Microchilus caucanus,
Microchilus dolichostachys,
Microchilus ecuadorensis,
Microchilus epiphyticus,
Microchilus erythrodoides,
Microchilus glacensis,
Microchilus hetaerioides,
Microchilus lamprophyllus,
Microchilus laticalcar,
Microchilus luniferus,
Microchilus mexicanus,
Microchilus nigrescens,
Microchilus ortgiesii,
Microchilus paleaceus,
Microchilus platanilloensis,
Microchilus preslii,
Microchilus procerus,
Microchilus quadratus,
Microchilus riopalenquensis,
Microchilus schultesianus,
Microchilus scrotiformis,
Microchilus sparreorum,
Microchilus sprucei,
Microchilus tridax,
Microchilus trifasciatus,
Microchilus venezuelanus,
Microchilus vesicifer,
Microchilus weberianus,
Microchilus xystophyllus,
Microchilus zeuxinoides,
Microchilus brunnescens,
Microchilus campanulatus,
Microchilus capitatus,
Microchilus constrictus,
Microchilus curviflorus,
Microchilus ensicalcar,
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,