Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
spicatum
ID:
281439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Asclep. 3: t. 15 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280771



Common Names

  • Pomatocalpa spicatum
  • Spicate Star Orchid
  • Spicate-Flowered Star Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pomatocalpa expansum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pomatocalpa mannii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pomatocalpa setulense (Ridl.) Holttum [unknown]
  • Pomatocalpa vitellinum Ames [unknown]
  • Pomatocalpa wendlandorum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium hobsonii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium setulense Ridl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium uteriferum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium wendlandianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma crassum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma expansum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma mannii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma uteriferum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma vitellinum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma wendlandorum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Pomatocalpa spicatum (also called Spiked 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 spiky petals. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pomatocalpa spicatum 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 spicatum 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 spicatum is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. It is best to divide the plant when it is young and the roots are still small.

Where to Find Pomatocalpa spicatum

Pomatocalpa spicatum 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,