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
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.
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,