Tolumnia cubense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubense
ID:
1089826
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moir) H.Dietr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Friedrich-Schiller-Univ. Jena, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 37(1): 153 (1988):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001089164
Common Names
- Tolumnia cubense
- Cubense Tolumnia
- Cubense Tolumnie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tolumnia cubense (also called Cuban Tolumnia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia, and is found growing on trees in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tolumnia cubense has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tolumnia cubense is yellow and white with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are long and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolumnia cubense is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be grown in a well-draining potting medium, such as bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Tolumnia cubense
Tolumnia cubense is native to the Caribbean region of Cuba. It is found in moist montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Species in the Tolumnia genus
Tolumnia acunae, Tolumnia arizajuliana, Tolumnia bahamensis, Tolumnia calochila, Tolumnia caribensis, Tolumnia compressicaulis, Tolumnia gauntlettii, Tolumnia guianensis, Tolumnia guibertiana, Tolumnia guttata, Tolumnia haitiensis, Tolumnia hawkesiana, Tolumnia henekenii, Tolumnia lemoniana, Tolumnia lucayana, Tolumnia prionochila, Tolumnia pulchella, Tolumnia quadriloba, Tolumnia sasseri, Tolumnia scandens, Tolumnia sylvestris, Tolumnia triquetra, Tolumnia tuerckheimii, Tolumnia urophylla, Tolumnia usneoides, Tolumnia variegata, Tolumnia gundlachii, Tolumnia ann-hadderae, Tolumnia domingensis, Tolumnia floride-phillipsiae, Tolumnia cubense, Tolumnia jimenezii,
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 tro-23525628: Based on the initial data import
Helga Dietrich (1940-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Dietr.' in the authors string.
William Whitmore Goodale Moir (1896-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moir' in the authors string.