Mediocalcar congestum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congestum
ID:
239810
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schuit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 8: 49 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239142
Common Names
- Mediocalcar congestum
- Mediocalcar
- Congestum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mediocalcar congestum (also called 'Congested Mediocalcar', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mediocalcar congestum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mediocalcar congestum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mediocalcar congestum is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Mediocalcar congestum
Mediocalcar congestum can be found in New Guinea.
Mediocalcar congestum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mediocalcar congestum?
Mediocalcar congestum
What is the natural habitat of Mediocalcar congestum?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Mediocalcar congestum?
Tropical trumpet vine, giant trumpet vine
Species in the Mediocalcar genus
Mediocalcar agathodaemonis, Mediocalcar arfakense, Mediocalcar bifolium, Mediocalcar bulbophylloides, Mediocalcar congestum, Mediocalcar crenulatum, Mediocalcar decoratum, Mediocalcar geniculatum, Mediocalcar papuanum, Mediocalcar paradoxum, Mediocalcar pygmaeum, Mediocalcar stevenscoodei, Mediocalcar subteres, Mediocalcar umboiense, Mediocalcar uniflorum, Mediocalcar versteegii,
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-123221: Based on the initial data import
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.