Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tubulosum
ID:
913361

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457622: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.