Barkeria melanocaulon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanocaulon
ID:
318112
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich. & Galeotti
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 3: 22 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317444
Common Names
- Barkeria melanocaulon
- Melanocaulon Barkeria
- Barkeria's Melanocaulon
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- Barkeria halbingeri Thien [unknown]
- Epidendrum melanocaulon Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Barkeria melanocaulon (also called 'Black-Stemmed Barkeria', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and solitary yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Barkeria melanocaulon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Barkeria melanocaulon has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and thin with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Barkeria melanocaulon is a terrestrial orchid species native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs. The divisions should be planted in individual pots with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Barkeria melanocaulon
Barkeria melanocaulon can be found in Mexico.
Barkeria melanocaulon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barkeria melanocaulon?
Barkeria melanocaulon
What is the common name of Barkeria melanocaulon?
No common name
Where is Barkeria melanocaulon native to?
Mexico
Species in the Barkeria genus
Barkeria barkeriola, Barkeria dorotheae, Barkeria fritz-halbingeriana, Barkeria lindleyana, Barkeria melanocaulon, Barkeria naevosa, Barkeria obovata, Barkeria palmeri, Barkeria scandens, Barkeria shoemakeri, Barkeria skinneri, Barkeria spectabilis, Barkeria strophinx, Barkeria uniflora, Barkeria whartoniana, Barkeria archilarum, Barkeria skinneri,
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-19839: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.