Xylobium zarumense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zarumense
ID:
335736
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. 1: t. 358 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335068
Common Names
- Xylobium Zarumense
- Zarumense Orchid
- Zarumense Coral Root
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xylobium zarumense (also called Zarumense Xylobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and a single, upright flower spike. It is native to Ecuador and Peru, and it grows in wet, humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Xylobium zarumense 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 zarumense 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 zarumense 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 zarumense
Xylobium zarumense can be found in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America.
Xylobium zarumense FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Xylobium zarumense?
Xylobium zarumense is found in tropical rainforests of South America.
What is the flower color of Xylobium zarumense?
The flowers of Xylobium zarumense are yellow.
What is the size of Xylobium zarumense?
Xylobium zarumense 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-215429: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.