Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
micromera
ID:
801683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 1: 138 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801017

Common Names

  • Capanemia micromera
  • Small-flowered Capanemia
  • Micro-flowered Capanemia

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Description

Capanemia micromera (also called Micromera Capanemia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Capanemia micromera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Capanemia micromera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capanemia micromera is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Capanemia micromera

Capanemia micromera can be found in Brazil.

Capanemia micromera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capanemia micromera?

Capanemia micromera

What is the common name of Capanemia micromera?

Small-flowered Capanemia

What is the natural habitat of Capanemia micromera?

It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

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-33942: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.