Microcoelia aurantiaca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
243682
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 150 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243014
Common Names
- Microcoelia aurantiaca
- Aurantiaca Microcoelia
- Aurantiaca Magnolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Gussonea aurantiaca Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Microcoelia aurantiaca (also called Orange 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 aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca is small and orange with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with orange, four-petaled flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microcoelia aurantiaca 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 aurantiaca
Microcoelia aurantiaca is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, evergreen forests.
Microcoelia aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microcoelia aurantiaca?
Microcoelia aurantiaca
What is the family of Microcoelia aurantiaca?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Microcoelia aurantiaca?
Aurantiaca
Species in the Microcoelia genus
Microcoelia aphylla, Microcoelia aurantiaca, Microcoelia bispiculata, Microcoelia bulbocalcarata, Microcoelia caespitosa, Microcoelia corallina, Microcoelia decaryana, Microcoelia dolichorrhiza, Microcoelia elliotii, Microcoelia exilis, Microcoelia gilpiniae, Microcoelia globulosa, Microcoelia hirschbergii, Microcoelia jonssonii, Microcoelia koehleri, Microcoelia konduensis, Microcoelia leptostele, Microcoelia macrantha, Microcoelia macrorrhynchium, Microcoelia megalorrhiza, Microcoelia microglossa, Microcoelia moreauae, Microcoelia nyungwensis, Microcoelia obovata, Microcoelia ornithocephala, Microcoelia perrieri, Microcoelia physophora, Microcoelia sanfordii, Microcoelia smithii, Microcoelia stolzii, Microcoelia cornuta, Microcoelia grahamii, Microcoelia longipes, Microcoelia africana,
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-126981: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.