Micropera callosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callosa
ID:
244212
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 186 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243544
Common Names
- Micropera callosa
- Callous Micropera
- Callous Orchid
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- Sarcanthus callosus Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Camarotis callosa J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Cleisostoma callosum Blume [unknown]
Description
Micropera callosa (also called Callous Micropera, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Australia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Micropera callosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micropera callosa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened capsule. The seedlings have two to four long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micropera callosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Micropera callosa
Micropera callosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
Micropera callosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micropera callosa?
Micropera callosa
What is the family of Micropera callosa?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Micropera callosa?
Callosa
Species in the Micropera genus
Micropera callosa, Micropera cochinchinensis, Micropera costulata, Micropera draco, Micropera fasciculata, Micropera fuscolutea, Micropera loheri, Micropera mannii, Micropera obtusa, Micropera pallida, Micropera philippinensis, Micropera poilanei, Micropera proboscidea, Micropera rostratum, Micropera secunda, Micropera sterrophylla, Micropera thailandica, Micropera uncinata, Micropera utriculosa, Micropera sheryliae, Micropera edanoi, Micropera tibetica,
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-127485: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.