Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seidenf.) Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 95: 327 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328791
Common Names
- Tuberolabium elobe
- Elobe Orchid
- Cluster Orchid
Synonyms
- Parapteroceras elobe (Seidenf.) Aver. [unknown]
- Pteroceras elobe Seidenf. [unknown]
Description
Tuberolabium elobe (also called 'Elobe's Tuberolabium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tuberolabium elobe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for timber production and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tuberolabium elobe is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tuberolabium elobe can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Tuberolabium elobe
Tuberolabium elobe can be found in the Philippines.
Tuberolabium elobe FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tuberolabium elobe?
Tuberolabium elobe
What is the common name of Tuberolabium elobe?
Elobe Tuberolabium
What is the natural habitat of Tuberolabium elobe?
Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest
Species in the Tuberolabium genus
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,