Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
poilanei
ID:
244225

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 186 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243557

Common Names

  • Micropera poilanei
  • Poilane's Micropera
  • Poilane's Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Sarcanthus poilanei Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Camarotis poilanei (Guillaumin) Seidenf. & Smitinand [unknown]

Description

Micropera poilanei (also called Poilane's 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 Southeast Asia. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Micropera poilanei 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

The flower of Micropera poilanei is yellow and has a white center. The seed is small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropera poilanei is a tropical shrub that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist medium until they root.

Where to Find Micropera poilanei

Micropera poilanei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.

Micropera poilanei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropera poilanei?

Micropera poilanei

What is the natural habitat of Micropera poilanei?

It is native to the Canary Islands

What is the flower color of Micropera poilanei?

The flowers are white

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-127497: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.