Mediocalcar umboiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umboiense
ID:
239853
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schuit.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Orchid Monogr. 8: 63 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239185
Common Names
- Mediocalcar umboiense
- Mediocalcar
- Umboiense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mediocalcar umboiense (also called Umboi calcar, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Mediocalcar umboiense 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 umboiense 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 umboiense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Mediocalcar umboiense
Mediocalcar umboiense can be found in New Guinea.
Mediocalcar umboiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mediocalcar umboiense?
Mediocalcar umboiense
What is the natural habitat of Mediocalcar umboiense?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Mediocalcar umboiense?
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-123260: Based on the initial data import
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.