Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bilobolabellatum
ID:
926756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien, B 84: 15 (1980 publ. 1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926091

Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum Bilobolabellatum
  • Bilobolabellatum Plant
  • Agrostophyllum Plant

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Description

Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum (also called Bilobolabellate Agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical moist forests and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum is a white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the new divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum

Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum is native to the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It is found in humid tropical forests, usually in areas with high rainfall.

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

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-4845: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.