Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
halophilum
ID:
874725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 171 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874060

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma halophilum
  • Salt-loving Cleisostoma
  • Salt-loving Tube-flower

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Description

Cleisostoma halophilum (also called Salt-tolerant tube-flower, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to South America. It is found in shallow water, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma halophilum is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleisostoma halophilum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma halophilum is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer when temperatures are warm and soil moisture is adequate. Division should be done in early spring or late summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Cleisostoma halophilum

Cleisostoma halophilum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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-41860: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.