Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
806371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) W.J.Baker & Zona

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 31: 62 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805705

Common Names

  • Dransfieldia micrantha
  • Small-flowered Dransfieldia
  • Small-flowered Dransfield's

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Description

Dransfieldia micrantha (also called Small-Flowered Dransfieldia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually in grasslands or open woodlands. It has long, thin leaves and blooms with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dransfieldia micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dransfieldia micrantha is yellow, and the seed is small and black. The seedling is about 1 cm long and has a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dransfieldia micrantha is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in bright light. It prefers a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dransfieldia micrantha

Dransfieldia micrantha is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Dransfieldia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dransfieldia micrantha?

Dransfieldia micrantha

What type of plant is Dransfieldia micrantha?

A perennial herb

Where is Dransfieldia micrantha native to?

Brazil

Species in the Dransfieldia genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-343991: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
Scott Zona (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zona' in the authors string.