Cleisostoma belophorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
belophorum
ID:
873954
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 169 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873289
Common Names
- Cleisostoma Belophorum
- Belophorum Cleisostoma
- Cleisostoma Bicrure
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma belophorum (also called Beloph's cleisostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter in height, and prefers moist, wet habitats such as marshes, streambanks, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma belophorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma belophorum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma belophorum is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, it should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. Divide the clumps of grass and replant in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cleisostoma belophorum
Cleisostoma belophorum can be found in Southeast Asia.
Cleisostoma belophorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma belophorum?
Cleisostoma belophorum
What is the growth habit of Cleisostoma belophorum?
Cleisostoma belophorum is an aquatic, perennial herb.
What is the native range of Cleisostoma belophorum?
Cleisostoma belophorum is native to Southeast Asia.
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-41788: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.