Xylobium elatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatum
ID:
335695
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 341 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335027
Common Names
- Xylobium Elatum
- Coral Root Orchid
- Tall Coral Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xylobium elatum (also called Elate 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 elatum 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 elatum 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 elatum 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 elatum should be grown in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Xylobium elatum
Xylobium elatum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Xylobium elatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xylobium elatum?
Xylobium elatum
What is the common name of Xylobium elatum?
Elata Xylobium
What is the habitat of Xylobium elatum?
Xylobium elatum is found in wet forests, along streams, and in open areas in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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-215390: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.