Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
palmifolium
ID:
335712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Prov. List Pl. Jamaica : 39 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335044



Common Names

  • Xylobium Palmifolium
  • Palm-leaved Coral Root
  • Palm-leaved Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria decolor Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria palmifolia Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pentulops discolor Raf. [unknown]
  • Xylobium decolor G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Colax palmifolius Lindl. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium palmifolium Sw. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum palmifolium Sw. [unknown]

Description

Xylobium palmifolium (also called palm-leaf xylobium, palm-leaved 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 palmifolium 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 palmifolium 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Xylobium palmifolium 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 palmifolium

Xylobium palmifolium is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Xylobium palmifolium FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Xylobium palmifolium?

Xylobium palmifolium is found in tropical rainforests of South America.

What is the flower color of Xylobium palmifolium?

The flowers of Xylobium palmifolium are yellow.

What is the size of Xylobium palmifolium?

Xylobium palmifolium is a small plant, growing to a height of about 1 m.

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,