Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
microglossa
ID:
922937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 7: 85 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922272

Common Names

  • Pinalia Microglossa
  • Microglossa Pinalia
  • Pinalia Microglossa

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Description

Pinalia microglossa (also called Microglossy Pinalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, fleshy, oblong leaf and a single, erect, yellowish-green flower. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Pinalia microglossa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinalia microglossa has white flowers with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinalia microglossa is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to the rainforests of South America. It is an easy to grow plant that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the mature plants.

Where to Find Pinalia microglossa

Pinalia microglossa is native to India and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Species in the Pinalia genus

Pinalia acervata, Pinalia acutifolia, Pinalia amica, Pinalia appendiculata, Pinalia bicolor, Pinalia bipunctata, Pinalia bractescens, Pinalia concolor, Pinalia dasypus, Pinalia elata, Pinalia erecta, Pinalia eriopsidobulbon, Pinalia excavata, Pinalia fitzalanii, Pinalia flavescens, Pinalia floribunda, Pinalia graminifolia, Pinalia leucantha, Pinalia lineata, Pinalia maingayi, Pinalia merguensis, Pinalia multiflora, Pinalia myristiciformis, Pinalia mysorensis, Pinalia obesa, Pinalia pachystachya, Pinalia polystachya, Pinalia polyura, Pinalia profusa, Pinalia pumila, Pinalia recurvata, Pinalia reticosa, Pinalia rimannii, Pinalia ringens, Pinalia saccifera, Pinalia tricolor, Pinalia rhynchostyloides, Pinalia barbifrons, Pinalia carnicolor, Pinalia compacta, Pinalia curranii, Pinalia cylindrostachya, Pinalia dagamensis, Pinalia densa, Pinalia hutchinsoniana, Pinalia jarensis, Pinalia longicruris, Pinalia longilabris, Pinalia lyonii, Pinalia macera,

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-467834: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.