Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
J.J.Wood & A.L.Lamb
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2011
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 395 (2011)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921897
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Macropodanthus sabahensis
 - Sabahensis
 - Macropodanthus
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Macropodanthus sabahensis (also called Sabah macropodanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Malaysia. It has small, white flowers and bright green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Macropodanthus sabahensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and as a source of fuelwood.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Macropodanthus sabahensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Macropodanthus sabahensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done to keep the plant in shape.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Macropodanthus sabahensis
                        
                            Macropodanthus sabahensis can be found in the Philippines.                        
                     
                
                
                                    
                        Species in the Macropodanthus genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,