Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) J.J.Wood
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 17: 124 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345654
Common Names
- Cylindrolobus beccarianus
- Beccarianus Cylindrolobus
- Beccarianus
Description
Cylindrolobus beccarianus (also called Beccari's Cylindrolobus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and small, oblong-elliptic leaves. It is native to the Himalayas, from India to Bhutan, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cylindrolobus beccarianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cylindrolobus beccarianus has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cylindrolobus beccarianus is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cylindrolobus beccarianus
Cylindrolobus beccarianus is native to Australia.
Cylindrolobus beccarianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cylindrolobus beccarianus?
Cylindrolobus beccarianus
What is the common name of Cylindrolobus beccarianus?
Beccarian's Cylindrolobus
What is the natural habitat of Cylindrolobus beccarianus?
Tropical rainforests of Central and 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,