Cleisostoma appendiculatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appendiculatum
ID:
873860
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 555 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873195
Common Names
- Cleisostoma appendiculatum
- Hooked cleisostoma
- Hooked tube orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma appendiculatum (also called Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It grows in a variety of habitats, including lowland forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma appendiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma appendiculatum has small, white flowers with a single pistil and three stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma appendiculatum is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, fertile soils and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in full sun in cooler climates and partial shade in warmer climates. It can be pruned to keep it tidy and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Cleisostoma appendiculatum
Cleisostoma appendiculatum can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and lake margins in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Cleisostoma appendiculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma appendiculatum?
Cleisostoma appendiculatum
What is the common name of Cleisostoma appendiculatum?
Appendiculate cleisostoma
What type of plant is Cleisostoma appendiculatum?
Orchid
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41779: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.