Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
xipholepis
ID:
1331416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Henriette & Senterre

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 231: 34 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343870

Common Names

  • Costularia xipholepis
  • Xipholepis Costularia
  • Xipholepis

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Description

Costularia xipholepis (also called the Xiphoid Costularia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant from the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and South America, and is found in humid tropical forests. It has small, white flowers with a yellow-green center and a long, thin stem.

Uses & Benefits

Costularia xipholepis is used as an ornamental plant, for its wood, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costularia xipholepis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costularia xipholepis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Costularia xipholepis

Costularia xipholepis is native to the Canary Islands.

Costularia xipholepis FAQ

What are the common names of Costularia xipholepis?

Common names of Costularia xipholepis include Xipholepis costularia and Xipholepis costularia.

What is the scientific classification of Costularia xipholepis?

Costularia xipholepis belongs to the family Costulariaceae and is a succulent.

Where is Costularia xipholepis found?

Costularia xipholepis is native to South Africa.

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Bruno Senterre (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senterre' in the authors string.
Elvina Henriette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henriette' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150579-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].