Microterangis hariotiana (Kraenzl.) Schltr.

Common Name: Hariot's Microterangis
Family: Orchidaceae Juss.

Country of Origin: Comoros

Description: "growth habit like a small phalaenopsis with glossy green leaves with an orange tint, many basal pendant spikes up to 12" bear countless tiny alternating flowers the full length of each spike, the 1/8" blooms are crystalline orange, each with a minute nectary"²

Culture: shade, intermediate-warm, moist but dry between waterings

Accession Data:

Accession # 201000113
Source: Andys Orchids (COS Donation Funds)
Accession Date: 09-23-2010
Bench: 3213 - ORCH: North Wall - Evenly Moist
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 10-20-2023
Restrictions:
- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant

Classification:

Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
SubClass: monocots
Order: Asparagales
SubOrder:
Family: Orchidaceae
SubFamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
SubTribe: Aerangidinae

Flowering Data:

This accession has been observed in bloom on:

Year	Jan				Feb				Mar					Apr				May				Jun					Jul				Aug				Sep					Oct				Nov				Dec
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011

References (internal):

EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Comoros

References (external):

Int'l Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
Andy's Orchids
The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Last accessed on Friday, March 25, 2016.
WCSP (2016). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Last accessed on Friday, March 25, 2016.

data regenerated on Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:55:33 -0500 [bcm v4.0]