Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tubulosus
ID:
280302

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 266 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279634

Common Names

  • Pogonopus tubulosus
  • Tubular Pogonopus
  • Tubular Beakrush

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Synonyms

  • Howardia febrifuga Wedd. [valid]
  • Howardia richardii Wedd. [valid]
  • Macrocnemum tubulosum A.Rich. ex DC. [valid]
  • Pogonopus febrifugus (Wedd.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hieron. [unknown]
  • Calycophyllum tubulosum DC. [valid]
  • Pogonopus febrifugus macrosema Hutch. [valid]
  • Chrysoxylon febrifugum Wedd. [valid]
  • Chrysoxylon tubulosum Kuntze [valid]
  • Macrocnemum tubulosum A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Pogonopus tubulosus (also called 'Tubular Pogonia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with an erect stem, reaching up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonopus tubulosus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonopus tubulosus is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to four pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonopus tubulosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Pogonopus tubulosus

Pogonopus tubulosus is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Pogonopus tubulosus FAQ

What are the light requirements for Pogonopus tubulosus?

Pogonopus tubulosus prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil should be used for Pogonopus tubulosus?

Pogonopus tubulosus prefers a well-draining, acidic soil.

How often should Pogonopus tubulosus be watered?

Pogonopus tubulosus should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Pogonopus genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References