Status:
valid
Authors:
K.J.Yan & Z.Q.Song
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 229 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345730
Common Names
- Maxillaria Postarinoi
- Euphorbia Seshachalamensis
- Malaxis Sibundoyensis
Description
Mycetia fangii (also called Fang's mycetia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Colombia. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mycetia fangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mycetia fangii has white and yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mycetia fangii is a shrub native to China. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Mycetia fangii
Mycetia fangii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Species in the Mycetia genus
Mycetia acuminata,
Mycetia angustifolia,
Mycetia anlongensis,
Mycetia balansae,
Mycetia brachybotrys,
Mycetia bracteata,
Mycetia brevipes,
Mycetia brevisepala,
Mycetia cauliflora,
Mycetia chasalioides,
Mycetia fasciculata,
Mycetia flava,
Mycetia glandulosa,
Mycetia gracilis,
Mycetia hainanensis,
Mycetia hirta,
Mycetia holotricha,
Mycetia javanica,
Mycetia listeri,
Mycetia longiflora,
Mycetia longifolia,
Mycetia malayana,
Mycetia minor,
Mycetia mukerjiana,
Mycetia myrioneura,
Mycetia nepalensis,
Mycetia obovata,
Mycetia ovatistipulata,
Mycetia paniculiformis,
Mycetia parishii,
Mycetia radiciflora,
Mycetia rivicola,
Mycetia rodgeri,
Mycetia siamensis,
Mycetia sinensis,
Mycetia squamulosopilosa,
Mycetia stipulata,
Mycetia sumatrana,
Mycetia yunnanica,
Mycetia mindanaensis,
Mycetia basiflora,
Mycetia macrocarpa,
Mycetia clarkei,
Mycetia effusa,
Mycetia faberi,
Mycetia nutans,
Mycetia pubifolia,
Mycetia tonkinensis,
Mycetia griffithii,
Mycetia fangii,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Ke Jian Yan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.J.Yan' in the authors string.
Zhu Qiu Song: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Q.Song' in the authors string.