Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hetaerioides
ID:
472567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(4): 217 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471899

Common Names

  • Hetaerioides Micrandra
  • Hetaerioides Tree-Fern
  • Hetaerioides Tree Fern

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Synonyms

  • Physurus hetaerioides Schltr. [unknown]
  • Erythrodes hetaerioides (Schltr.) Ames [unknown]

Description

Microchilus hetaerioides (also called Hetaerioides Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with white flowers and is native to Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations between 600 and 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus hetaerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microchilus hetaerioides are white and fragrant, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small and green, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus hetaerioides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootball in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Microchilus hetaerioides

Microchilus hetaerioides is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Microchilus hetaerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus hetaerioides?

Microchilus hetaerioides

What is the natural habitat of Microchilus hetaerioides?

Mountain slopes and meadows

What is the flowering period of Microchilus hetaerioides?

Late spring to early summer

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-254437: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.