Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xantholeuca
ID:
312270

Status:
valid

Authors:
hort. ex Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Orch.-Grow. Man. , ed. 6: 576 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311602



Common Names

  • Xantholeuca Orchid
  • Sobralia Orchid
  • Showy Orchid


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Description

Sobralia xantholeuca (also called Yellow Sobralia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually trees, and is found in wet tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sobralia xantholeuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sobralia xantholeuca is white with a yellowish-green lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sobralia xantholeuca is a tropical orchid native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Sobralia xantholeuca

Sobralia xantholeuca is native to Mexico and can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.

Sobralia xantholeuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sobralia xantholeuca?

Sobralia xantholeuca

What are the common names of Sobralia xantholeuca?

Yellow-flowered Sobralia

What is the natural habitat of Sobralia xantholeuca?

It is native to tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Sobralia genus

Sobralia allenii, Sobralia altissima, Sobralia amabilis, Sobralia anceps, Sobralia antioquiensis, Sobralia atropubescens, Sobralia augusta, Sobralia biflora, Sobralia bimaculata, Sobralia bletiae, Sobralia boliviensis, Sobralia calliantha, Sobralia callosa, Sobralia caloglossa, Sobralia candida, Sobralia carazoi, Sobralia cataractarum, Sobralia cattleya, Sobralia chatoensis, Sobralia chrysantha, Sobralia chrysoleuca, Sobralia chrysostoma, Sobralia ciliata, Sobralia crocea, Sobralia decora, Sobralia densifoliata, Sobralia dichotoma, Sobralia dissimilis, Sobralia dorbignyana, Sobralia doremiliae, Sobralia ecuadorana, Sobralia elisabethiae, Sobralia exilis, Sobralia fenzliana, Sobralia fimbriata, Sobralia fragrans, Sobralia fruticetorum, Sobralia galeottiana, Sobralia gentryi, Sobralia gloriosa, Sobralia granitica, Sobralia hagsateri, Sobralia hawkesii, Sobralia helleri, Sobralia herzogii, Sobralia hirta, Sobralia hoppii, Sobralia infundibuligera, Sobralia intermedia, Sobralia kermesina,

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-192760: Based on the initial data import
Samuel Williams (1743-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Williams' in the authors string.