Xylobium modestum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modestum
ID:
335709
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 27: 142 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335041
Common Names
- Xylobium Modestum
- Modest Coral Root
- Modest Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xylobium modestum (also called modest xylobium, modest-flowered xylobium, and yellow-flowered xylobium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, sandy habitats, such as deserts and beaches. It has a short, woody stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Xylobium modestum 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 modestum 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 modestum is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is found in humid forests, often near streams. It is a terrestrial orchid, meaning it grows in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Xylobium modestum
Xylobium modestum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Xylobium modestum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Xylobium modestum?
Xylobium modestum is found in tropical rainforests of South America.
What is the flower color of Xylobium modestum?
The flowers of Xylobium modestum are yellow.
What is the size of Xylobium modestum?
Xylobium modestum is a small plant, growing to a height of about 1 m.
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-215404: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.