Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aphylla
ID:
243681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thouars) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 233 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243013

Common Names

  • Microcoelia aphylla
  • Aphylla Microcoelia
  • Aphylla Magnolia

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Synonyms

  • Mystacidium aphyllum Cordem. [unknown]
  • Rhaphidorhynchus aphyllus Finet [unknown]
  • Saccolabium aphyllum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Solenangis aphylla (Thouars) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Solenangis defoliata (Schltr.) R.Rice [unknown]
  • Aerobion aphyllum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Epidorkis aphylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus aphyllus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angraecum aphyllum Thouars [unknown]
  • Angraecum defoliatum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gussonea aphylla A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Gussonea defoliata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Mystacidium aphyllum (Thouars) T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Gussonea aphylla defolita Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Microcoelia aphylla (also called Leafless Microcoelia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family, native to India. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Microcoelia aphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and is a popular choice for rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microcoelia aphylla is small and white with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with white, four-petaled flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcoelia aphylla is a small shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Microcoelia aphylla

Microcoelia aphylla is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.

Microcoelia aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcoelia aphylla?

Microcoelia aphylla

What is the family of Microcoelia aphylla?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Microcoelia aphylla?

Aphylla

Species in the Microcoelia genus

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

Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:644136-1: Based on the initial data import