Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macphersonii
ID:
281419

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) T.E.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Queensland Naturalist 16: 27 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280751



Common Names

  • Pomatocalpa macphersonii
  • MacPherson's Star Orchid
  • MacPherson's Large-Flowered Star Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pomatocalpa incurvum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pomatocalpa potamophilum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium macphersonii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Sarcanthus macphersonii (F.Muell.) Rupp [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus macphersonii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma incurvum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma macphersonii F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]

Description

Pomatocalpa macphersonii (also called MacPherson's Star Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Solomon Islands. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin, upright stem and a single, large, star-shaped flower. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pomatocalpa macphersonii 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 macphersonii 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 macphersonii 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 macphersonii

Pomatocalpa macphersonii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163157: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Trevor Edgar Hunt (b.1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.E.Hunt' in the authors string.