Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 774 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313531
Common Names
- Spirolobium Cambodianum
- Cambodian Spirolobium
- Cambodian Spirolobe
Synonyms
- Holarrhena pauciflora Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Spirolobium cambodianum (also called 'Cambodian Spirolobium', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Spirolobium cambodianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Spirolobium cambodianum is small and white. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Spirolobium cambodianum is a terrestrial orchid native to Cambodia. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Spirolobium cambodianum
Spirolobium cambodianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Spirolobium cambodianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Spirolobium cambodianum?
Spirolobium cambodianum
What is the family of Spirolobium cambodianum?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Spirolobium cambodianum?
Cambodianum
Species in the Spirolobium genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
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Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,