Xylobium cylindrobulbon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cylindrobulbon
ID:
335690
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 493 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335022
Common Names
- Xylobium cylindrobulbon
- Cylindrobulbon Xylobium
- Cylindrobulbon Orchid
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- Maxillaria cylindrobulbon Regel [unknown]
Description
Xylobium cylindrobulbon (also called Cylindrobulbon 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 cylindrobulbon 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 cylindrobulbon 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xylobium cylindrobulbon is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-draining potting soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Xylobium cylindrobulbon
Xylobium cylindrobulbon is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Xylobium cylindrobulbon FAQ
What is the common name of Xylobium cylindrobulbon?
Cylindrical Bird Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Xylobium cylindrobulbon?
Rainforest
What is the average height of Xylobium cylindrobulbon?
15-20 cm
Species in the Xylobium genus
Xylobium aurantiacum, Xylobium bractescens, Xylobium buchtienianum, Xylobium chapadense, Xylobium coelia, Xylobium colleyi, Xylobium corrugatum, Xylobium cylindrobulbon, Xylobium dusenii, Xylobium elatum, Xylobium elongatum, Xylobium flavescens, Xylobium foveatum, Xylobium hyacinthinum, Xylobium hypocritum, Xylobium leontoglossum, Xylobium miliaceum, Xylobium modestum, Xylobium ornatum, Xylobium pallidiflorum, Xylobium palmifolium, Xylobium serratum, Xylobium squalens, Xylobium stanhopeifolium, Xylobium subintegrum, Xylobium subpulchrum, Xylobium sulfurinum, Xylobium undulatum, Xylobium varicosum, Xylobium variegatum, Xylobium zarumense, Xylobium palmifolium, Xylobium cuneiforme, Xylobium papillosum, Xylobium medinae, Xylobium ortizianum, Xylobium tubilabium, Xylobium alatum,
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-215386: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.