Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 19: 28 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239189
Common Names
- Mediocalcar versteegii
- Mediocalcar
- Versteegii
Synonyms
- Eria versteegii Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Mediocalcar versteegii (also called Versteegii 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 versteegii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mediocalcar versteegii sub. amphigeneum Schuit.
Mediocalcar versteegii sub. intermedium Schuit.
Mediocalcar versteegii sub. versteegii
Mediocalcar versteegii sub. vulcanicum Schuit.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mediocalcar versteegii 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 versteegii is a small epiphytic orchid from New Guinea. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Mediocalcar versteegii
Mediocalcar versteegii can be found in New Guinea.
Mediocalcar versteegii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mediocalcar versteegii?
Mediocalcar versteegii
What is the natural habitat of Mediocalcar versteegii?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Mediocalcar versteegii?
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,