Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 171 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874039
Common Names
- Cleisostoma gjellerupii
- Gjellerup's Cleisostoma
- Gjellerup's Tube-flower
Description
Cleisostoma gjellerupii (also called Gjellerup's Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Asia. It grows in humid forests, and is an epiphyte or lithophyte. It has thin, wiry stems, and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma gjellerupii is an attractive ornamental grass that can be used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma gjellerupii has white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter and have a strong, sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves that are about 1 cm long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma gjellerupii is a perennial orchid that grows in clumps and is native to tropical Asia. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in well-prepared soil and lightly covered. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cleisostoma gjellerupii
Cleisostoma gjellerupii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Cleisostoma gjellerupii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma gjellerupii?
Cleisostoma gjellerupii
What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma gjellerupii?
Grasslands, moist meadows, and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Cleisostoma gjellerupii?
Late spring to early summer
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,