Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Rogers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 54: 37 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239164
Common Names
- Mediocalcar papuanum
- Mediocalcar
- Papuanum
Description
Mediocalcar papuanum (also called 'Papuan 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 papuanum 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 papuanum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mediocalcar papuanum is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Guinea. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Mediocalcar papuanum
Mediocalcar papuanum can be found in New Guinea.
Mediocalcar papuanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mediocalcar papuanum?
Mediocalcar papuanum
What is the natural habitat of Mediocalcar papuanum?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Mediocalcar papuanum?
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,