Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bilamellatum
ID:
874020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garav

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 170 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873355

Common Names

  • Bilamellatum Cleisostoma
  • Bilamellatum Orchid
  • Twin-Lobed Cleisostoma

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Description

Cleisostoma bilamellatum (also called Two-lobed Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and is tolerant of light frost. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma bilamellatum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma bilamellatum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma bilamellatum 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 bilamellatum

Cleisostoma bilamellatum can be found in moist meadows, ditches, and shallow water in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Cleisostoma bilamellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma bilamellatum?

Cleisostoma bilamellatum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma bilamellatum?

Two-lobed Cleisostoma

What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma bilamellatum?

Moist forests and grasslands

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,

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