Tolumnia quadriloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadriloba
ID:
327028
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Braem
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 37: 58 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326360
Common Names
- Tolumnia quadriloba
- Quadriloba Tolumnia
- Quadriloba Ball Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Oncidium osmentii Withner [unknown]
- Oncidium quadrilobum C.Schweinf. [unknown]
- Tolumnia osmentii (Withner) Braem [unknown]
- Oncidium osmentii Moir [unknown]
- Tolumnia osmentii (Withner) Braem [unknown]
Description
Tolumnia quadriloba (also called Equitant Oncidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a small epiphytic orchid with short stems and thin, leathery leaves. It is found in humid forests, often growing on the trunks of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Tolumnia quadriloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolumnia quadriloba has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolumnia quadriloba is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer, and seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Tolumnia quadriloba
Tolumnia quadriloba is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Tolumnia quadriloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolumnia quadriloba?
Tolumnia quadriloba
What is the common name of Tolumnia quadriloba?
Quadriloba Tolumnia
What is the natural habitat of Tolumnia quadriloba?
Tropical forests
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 kew-206981: Based on the initial data import
Guido Jozef Braem (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braem' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.