Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ruizteranii
ID:
914062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 83 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913397

Common Names

  • Microchilus ruizteranii
  • Ruizteranii Microchilus
  • Ruizteranii Microchilus Orchid

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Description

Microchilus ruizteranii (also called Ruiz-Terani's Microchilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 800–3000 m. It has an erect stem and lanceolate leaves. The flowers are yellowish green with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Microchilus ruizteranii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microchilus ruizteranii is white with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchilus ruizteranii is a tropical plant native to the Amazon basin. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area of the garden.

Where to Find Microchilus ruizteranii

Microchilus ruizteranii is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

Microchilus ruizteranii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchilus ruizteranii?

Microchilus ruizteranii

What is the family of Microchilus ruizteranii?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Microchilus ruizteranii?

Tropical forests

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-458377: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.