Microcoelia longipes - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
1411746
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Rice) R.Rice
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Oasis 3(3): 15. 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424211
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Microcoelia longipes (also called Long-stalked Microcoelia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Uses & Benefits
Microcoelia longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microcoelia longipes has a small, white flower with a faint scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Microcoelia longipes is a hardy perennial that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop and may take several years to reach flowering size.
Where to Find Microcoelia longipes
Microcoelia longipes can be found in South Africa.
Microcoelia longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microcoelia longipes?
Microcoelia longipes
What is the natural habitat of Microcoelia longipes?
Tropical rainforests in Africa
What is the flower shape of Microcoelia longipes?
The flowers are star-shaped
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
Rod Rice (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rice' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77188102-1: Based on the initial data import