Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
marsupiale
ID:
281423

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 12: 101 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280755



Common Names

  • Pomatocalpa marsupiale
  • Marsupial Star Orchid
  • Marsupial-Flowered Star Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pomatocalpa orientale J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pomatocalpa sphaeroceras J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium sphaeroceras Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma marsupiale Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Pomatocalpa marsupiale (also called Marsupial 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 with a pouch-like structure. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pomatocalpa marsupiale 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 marsupiale 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 marsupiale 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 marsupiale

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

Pomatocalpa marsupiale FAQ

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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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