Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tonkinense
ID:
281440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Seidenfaden.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Contr. Revis. Orchid Fl. Cambodia. Laos Vietnam : 96 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280772

Common Names

  • Pomatocalpa tonkinense
  • Tonkin Star Orchid
  • Tonkin Large-Flowered Star Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Pomatocalpa falciforme (Tixier) Garay [unknown]
  • Pomatocalpa laoticum Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Camarotis falciformis Tixier [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma tonkinense Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Pomatocalpa tonkinense (also called Tonkin 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 tonkinense 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 tonkinense 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 tonkinense 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 tonkinense

Pomatocalpa tonkinense 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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