Tolumnia scandens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
327030
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moir) Braem
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 37: 59 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326362
Common Names
- Tolumnia scandens
- Scandens Tolumnia
- Scandens Ball Orchid
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- Oncidium scandens Moir [unknown]
- Oncidium variegatum scandens (Moir) Withner [unknown]
Description
Tolumnia scandens (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 scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolumnia scandens 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 scandens is a small epiphytic orchid 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 scandens
Tolumnia scandens is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Tolumnia scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolumnia scandens?
Tolumnia scandens
What is the common name of Tolumnia scandens?
Scandens Tolumnia
What is the natural habitat of Tolumnia scandens?
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-206983: Based on the initial data import
Guido Jozef Braem (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braem' in the authors string.
William Whitmore Goodale Moir (1896-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moir' in the authors string.