Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 21(3): 310. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335059
Common Names
- Xylobium Subpulchrum
- Subpulchrum Orchid
- Subpulchrum Coral Root
Description
Xylobium subpulchrum (also called subpulchral xylobium, subpulchral-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 subpulchrum 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 subpulchrum has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xylobium subpulchrum 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 subpulchrum
Xylobium subpulchrum can be found in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America.
Xylobium subpulchrum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Xylobium subpulchrum?
Xylobium subpulchrum is found in tropical rainforests of South America.
What is the flower color of Xylobium subpulchrum?
The flowers of Xylobium subpulchrum are yellow.
What is the size of Xylobium subpulchrum?
Xylobium subpulchrum 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,