Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
corrugatum
ID:
335688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 5: 458. 1889

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335020



Common Names

  • Xylobium corrugatum
  • Corrugated Xylobium
  • Corrugated Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria corrugata Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Xylobium corrugatum (also called Corrugated 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 corrugatum 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 corrugatum 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 corrugatum 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 corrugatum

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

Xylobium corrugatum FAQ

What is the common name of Xylobium corrugatum?

Rugged Bird Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Xylobium corrugatum?

Rainforest

What is the average height of Xylobium corrugatum?

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,

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