Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kunstleri
ID:
281409

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 72: 104 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280741



Common Names

  • Pomatocalpa kunstleri
  • Kunstler's Star Orchid
  • Kunstler's Large-Flowered Star Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pomatocalpa leucanthum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pomatocalpa merrillii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium leucanthum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium pubescens Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma kunstleri Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Pomatocalpa kunstleri (also called Kunstler's Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Asia. It is a low-growing, perennial herb, with small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pomatocalpa kunstleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pomatocalpa kunstleri has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pomatocalpa kunstleri is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist, but not wet. It can be propagated through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pomatocalpa kunstleri

Pomatocalpa kunstleri is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

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Orchidaceae

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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