Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alboluteus
ID:
923894

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 5: 87 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923229



Common Names

  • Alboluteus Cylindrolobus
  • Cylindrolobus Alboluteus
  • White-Tipped Cylindrolobus


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Description

Cylindrolobus alboluteus (also called white-flowered clubmoss, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.2-0.5 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cylindrolobus alboluteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cylindrolobus alboluteus is a small, white, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cylindrolobus alboluteus is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and can tolerate temperatures between 10-30°C. It can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment. The seedlings should be repotted every two years.

Where to Find Cylindrolobus alboluteus

Cylindrolobus alboluteus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Species in the Cylindrolobus genus

Cylindrolobus fastigatifolius, Cylindrolobus cootesii, Cylindrolobus aliciae, Cylindrolobus perspicabilis, Cylindrolobus marginatus, Cylindrolobus cristatus, Cylindrolobus tenuicaulis, Cylindrolobus nutans, Cylindrolobus linearifolius, Cylindrolobus longissimus, Cylindrolobus elisheae, Cylindrolobus alboluteus, Cylindrolobus kalabakanensis, Cylindrolobus elatus, Cylindrolobus longpasiaensis, Cylindrolobus aporoides, Cylindrolobus biflorus, Cylindrolobus brachystachyus, Cylindrolobus clavicaulis, Cylindrolobus compressus, Cylindrolobus erythrostictus, Cylindrolobus exappendiculatus, Cylindrolobus gramineus, Cylindrolobus hallieri, Cylindrolobus jensenianus, Cylindrolobus kandarianus, Cylindrolobus kenejianus, Cylindrolobus leucanthus, Cylindrolobus longerepens, Cylindrolobus mucronatus, Cylindrolobus pinguis, Cylindrolobus quadricolor, Cylindrolobus rhodoleucus, Cylindrolobus soronensis, Cylindrolobus truncatus, Cylindrolobus validus, Cylindrolobus verruculosus, Cylindrolobus virginalis, Cylindrolobus warianus, Cylindrolobus arunachalensis, Cylindrolobus hegdei, Cylindrolobus lohitensis, Cylindrolobus glanduliferus, Cylindrolobus benchaii, Cylindrolobus beccarianus, Cylindrolobus burleyi, Cylindrolobus carneus, Cylindrolobus clemensiorum, Cylindrolobus neglectus, Cylindrolobus puakensis,

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

Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.