Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Brieger
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(11-12): 664 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934262
Common Names
- Cylindrolobus warianus
- Warian Cylindrolobus
- Cylindrolobus Tree
Description
Cylindrolobus warianus (also called Warian Cylindrolobus, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in moist montane forests, often in association with mosses and ferns. It has an erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence, and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two ranks.
Uses & Benefits
Cylindrolobus warianus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cylindrolobus warianus has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cylindrolobus warianus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Propagation is best done through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cylindrolobus warianus
Cylindrolobus warianus can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.
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,