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
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.
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,