Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lanatum
ID:
873724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. ex G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Encycl. Pl. , new ed., Suppl. 2: 1472 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873059

Common Names

  • Lanatum Bamboo
  • Cleisomeria Bamboo
  • Cleisomeria Lanatum

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Description

Cleisomeria lanatum (also called Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisomeria lanatum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisomeria lanatum has flowers that are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisomeria lanatum is a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a new location.

Where to Find Cleisomeria lanatum

Cleisomeria lanatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and India.

Species in the Cleisomeria 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41766: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.