Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
versteegii
ID:
239857

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


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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.

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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 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,

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