Xylobium dusenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dusenii
ID:
335692
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 46(10): 65 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335024
Common Names
- Xylobium dusenii
- Dusen's Xylobium
- Dusen's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xylobium dusenii (also called Dusen'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 dusenii 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 dusenii 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 dusenii is a small evergreen tree native to tropical rainforests of South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Xylobium dusenii should be grown in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Xylobium dusenii
Xylobium dusenii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Xylobium dusenii FAQ
What is the common name of Xylobium dusenii?
Dusen's Bird Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Xylobium dusenii?
Rainforest
What is the average height of Xylobium dusenii?
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-215388: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.