Microchilus fuscatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscatus
ID:
836703
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 161 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836038
Common Names
- Fuscatus Microchilus
- Microchilus Fuscatus
- Microchilus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microchilus fuscatus (also called Fuscous Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, with long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Microchilus fuscatus is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microchilus fuscatus has small white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microchilus fuscatus is a species of fern native to South America. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. Spores should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Microchilus fuscatus
Microchilus fuscatus is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Microchilus fuscatus FAQ
What is the common name of Microchilus fuscatus?
The common name of Microchilus fuscatus is the Fuscous Microchilus.
What is the natural habitat of Microchilus fuscatus?
The natural habitat of Microchilus fuscatus is the tropical forests of South America.
What is the flower color of Microchilus fuscatus?
The flowers of Microchilus fuscatus are white or yellowish-green in color.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373313: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.