Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
277181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Philipson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 1: 10 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276513

Common Names

  • Plerandra micrantha
  • Micrantha Plerandra
  • Plerandra

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Synonyms

  • Schefflera dictyophlebia Frodin [unknown]

Description

Plerandra micrantha (also called Small-flowered Plerandra, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in grasslands, forest margins, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Plerandra micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plerandra micrantha is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plerandra micrantha is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of peat moss and sand and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Plerandra micrantha

Plerandra micrantha is native to New Zealand and can be found in the alpine regions of the country.

Plerandra micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plerandra micrantha?

Plerandra micrantha

What type of plant is Plerandra micrantha?

Plerandra micrantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Plerandra micrantha found?

Plerandra micrantha is found in the Philippines.

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References