Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
colleyi
ID:
335686

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bateman ex Lindl.) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 7: 288 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335018



Common Names

  • Xylobium colleyi
  • Colley's Xylobium
  • Colley's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria brachypus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria colleyi Bateman ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria rebellis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Xylobium brachypus Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Xylobium brachystachyum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Xylobium rebellis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Xylobium rebelle Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Xylobium colleyi (also called Colley's Xylobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xylobium colleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylobium colleyi has yellow flowers with a white center and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylobium colleyi is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut off from the parent plant and replanted.

Where to Find Xylobium colleyi

Xylobium colleyi is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Xylobium colleyi FAQ

What is the common name of Xylobium colleyi?

Colley's Bird Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Xylobium colleyi?

Rainforest

What is the average height of Xylobium colleyi?

15-20 cm

Species in the Xylobium genus

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-215382: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
James Bateman (1811-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bateman' in the authors string.