Status:
valid
Authors:
(Quisumb.) Suárez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 17: 13 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917250
Common Names
- Cylindrolobus aliciae
- Aliciae Cylindrolobus
- Cylindrolobus Aliciae
Description
Cylindrolobus aliciae (also called Alice's Cylindrolobus, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to the tropical and subtropical regions of China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is a clumping bamboo that grows to a height of 10-15 feet with culms that are 0.5-1 inch in diameter. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Cylindrolobus aliciae is a species of orchid native to New Guinea. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cylindrolobus aliciae are small and white. The seed is a small, brown, oval structure. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cylindrolobus aliciae is a shrub native to South Africa. It is found in open grassland and scrub. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Cylindrolobus aliciae
Cylindrolobus aliciae is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
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
E. Suárez Peregrín: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suárez' in the authors string.