Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cuneiforme
ID:
1317984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Mend.-Tinc., Molinari & Carpio

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Weberbauerella 1(9): 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330438



Common Names

  • Xylobium cuneiforme
  • Cuneiforme Xylobium
  • Xylobium


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Description

Xylobium cuneiforme (also called 'Cuneiforme', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1500-3000m.

Uses & Benefits

Xylobium cuneiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xylobium cuneiforme has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylobium cuneiforme is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. The rootstock should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a sunny spot. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Xylobium cuneiforme

Xylobium cuneiforme is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Xylobium cuneiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xylobium cuneiforme?

Xylobium cuneiforme

What type of plant is Xylobium cuneiforme?

Orchid

Where is Xylobium cuneiforme native to?

Central America

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.
Miguel Mendoza-Tincopa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mend.-Tinc.' in the authors string.
Jessica Carpio-Lau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carpio' in the authors string.