Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Salazar & Soto Arenas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Proc. Sci. Conf. Andean Orchids 2: 169 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912696
Common Names
- Galeoglossum tubulosum
- Tubular Honey-Tongue
- Tubular Galeoglossum
Description
Galeoglossum tubulosum (also called Tubular galeoglossum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10–20 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Galeoglossum tubulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Galeoglossum tubulosum has small, yellow flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galeoglossum tubulosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Galeoglossum tubulosum
Galeoglossum tubulosum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Galeoglossum genus
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,