Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aikoae
ID:
1330910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 22: 130 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343364

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma aikoae
  • Aikoae Cleisostoma
  • Aikoae Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma aikoae (also called Aiko's cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to China. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma aikoae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma aikoae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma aikoae is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Cleisostoma aikoae

Cleisostoma aikoae is native to the Yunnan province of China and can be found growing in moist, shady forests.

Cleisostoma aikoae FAQ

What type of soil does Cleisostoma aikoae prefer?

Cleisostoma aikoae prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of light does Cleisostoma aikoae prefer?

Cleisostoma aikoae prefers full sun to partial shade.

How can I propagate Cleisostoma aikoae?

Cleisostoma aikoae can be propagated by division or seed.

Species in the Cleisostoma genus

Cleisostoma melanorachis, Cleisostoma subulifolium, Cleisostoma lohii, Cleisostoma appendiculatum, Cleisostoma arietinum, Cleisostoma aspersum, Cleisostoma beccarii, Cleisostoma belophorum, Cleisostoma bicrure, Cleisostoma bilamellatum, Cleisostoma birmanicum, Cleisostoma brachystachys, Cleisostoma buruense, Cleisostoma callosilobum, Cleisostoma capricorne, Cleisostoma chantaburiense, Cleisostoma chapaense, Cleisostoma complicatum, Cleisostoma crassissimum, Cleisostoma crochetii, Cleisostoma discolor, Cleisostoma duplicilobum, Cleisostoma equestre, Cleisostoma filiforme, Cleisostoma firmulum, Cleisostoma fissicors, Cleisostoma flexum, Cleisostoma fuerstenbergianum, Cleisostoma gjellerupii, Cleisostoma halophilum, Cleisostoma holttumii, Cleisostoma inflatum, Cleisostoma javanicum, Cleisostoma kerrii, Cleisostoma koeteiense, Cleisostoma krabiense, Cleisostoma lendyana, Cleisostoma linearilobatum, Cleisostoma litoreum, Cleisostoma longioperculatum, Cleisostoma longipaniculatum, Cleisostoma loratum, Cleisostoma macrostachyum, Cleisostoma medogense, Cleisostoma menghaiense, Cleisostoma montanum, Cleisostoma muticum, Cleisostoma nangongense, Cleisostoma nieuwenhuissii, Cleisostoma odoratum,

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

James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.