Xylobium variegatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegatum
ID:
335734
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Garay & Dunst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Venez. Orchids Ill. 2: 342 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335066
Common Names
- Xylobium Variegatum
- Variegated Coral Root
- Variegated Orchid
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- Maxillaria supina Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
- Maxillaria truxillensis Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Maxillaria variegata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Xylobium carnosum Schltr. [unknown]
- Xylobium houttei Jacob-Makoy ex Mutel [unknown]
- Xylobium scabrilingue Rolfe ex Gentil [unknown]
- Xylobium supinum Schltr. [unknown]
- Xylobium truxillense Rolfe [unknown]
- Dendrobium carnosum C.Presl [unknown]
- Dendrobium variegatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. [unknown]
- Xylobium scabrilingue Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Xylobium variegatum (also called Variegated Xylobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and a single, upright flower spike. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and it grows in wet, humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xylobium variegatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xylobium variegatum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xylobium variegatum 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 variegatum
Xylobium variegatum can be found in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America.
Xylobium variegatum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Xylobium variegatum?
Xylobium variegatum is found in tropical rainforests of South America.
What is the flower color of Xylobium variegatum?
The flowers of Xylobium variegatum are yellow.
What is the size of Xylobium variegatum?
Xylobium variegatum 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-215427: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Galfrid C.K. Dunsterville (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunst.' in the authors string.