Status:
valid
Authors:
(Garay & Dunst.) Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(4): 223 (2002).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472033
Common Names
- Venezuelan Microchilus
- Venezuelan Daisy
- Venezuelan Daisy Plant
Synonyms
- Physurus venezuelanus Schltr. ex R.Knuth [unknown]
- Erythrodes venezuelana Garay & Dunst. [unknown]
- Erythrodes venezuelana (Schltr. ex R.Knuth) Foldats [unknown]
Description
Microchilus venezuelanus (also called 'Venezuelan Microchilus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Venezuela. It is found in montane forests, and is an epiphyte.
Uses & Benefits
Microchilus venezuelanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microchilus venezuelanus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microchilus venezuelanus is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in moist, shady forests. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the rhizome should be divided into sections with at least two pseudobulbs each. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a medium of fine bark and perlite. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.
Where to Find Microchilus venezuelanus
Microchilus venezuelanus is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found in parts of Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Microchilus venezuelanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microchilus venezuelanus?
Microchilus venezuelanus
What are the common names of Microchilus venezuelanus?
Venezuelan Microchilus
What is the natural habitat of Microchilus venezuelanus?
Tropical rainforest
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,