Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
microcharis
ID:
979069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 333 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978407

Common Names

  • Angraecum Microcharis
  • Microcharis Angraecum
  • Microcharis Orchid

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Description

Angraecum microcharis (also called Angraecum microcharis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet grasslands, marshy areas, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Angraecum microcharis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angraecum microcharis has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angraecum microcharis is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Angraecum microcharis

Angraecum microcharis is found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Angraecum genus

Angraecum platycornu, Angraecum sanfordii, Angraecum oeonioides, Angraecum corrugatum, Angraecum acutipetalum, Angraecum affine, Angraecum alleizettei, Angraecum aloifolium, Angraecum ambrense, Angraecum amplexicaule, Angraecum ampullaceum, Angraecum andasibense, Angraecum andringitranum, Angraecum angustipetalum, Angraecum angustum, Angraecum ankeranense, Angraecum aporoides, Angraecum appendiculatum, Angraecum appendiculoides, Angraecum arachnites, Angraecum astroarche, Angraecum aviceps, Angraecum bancoense, Angraecum baronii, Angraecum bemarivoense, Angraecum bicallosum, Angraecum birrimense, Angraecum borbonicum, Angraecum brachyrhopalon, Angraecum bracteosum, Angraecum breve, Angraecum brevicornu, Angraecum cadetii, Angraecum calceolus, Angraecum caricifolium, Angraecum caulescens, Angraecum chaetopodum, Angraecum chamaeanthus, Angraecum chermezonii, Angraecum chimanimaniense, Angraecum cilaosianum, Angraecum claessensii, Angraecum clareae, Angraecum clavigerum, Angraecum compactum, Angraecum compressicaule, Angraecum conchiferum, Angraecum conchoglossum, Angraecum cordemoyi, Angraecum coriaceum,

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-9536: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.