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
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.
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 Costularia genus
Costularia brevifolia,
Costularia humbertii,
Costularia laxa,
Costularia leucocarpa,
Costularia melicoides,
Costularia melleri,
Costularia microcarpa,
Costularia natalensis,
Costularia pantopoda,
Costularia purpurea,
Costularia pilisepla,
Costularia xipholepis,
Costularia melleri,
Costularia itremoensis,
Costularia robusta,
Costularia cadetii,
Costularia andringitrensis,
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
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].