Cleisostoma kerrii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerrii
ID:
874836
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 29(3): 22 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874171
Common Names
- Kerrii Cleisostoma
- Cleisostoma kerrii
- Cleisostoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma kerrii (also called Kerri's Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma kerrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostoma kerrii is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, thick stem. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are short and thick with short, broad leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma kerrii can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the same potting mix.
Where to Find Cleisostoma kerrii
Cleisostoma kerrii can be found in Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines.
Cleisostoma kerrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma kerrii?
Cleisostoma kerrii
What is the common name of Cleisostoma kerrii?
Kerri's cleisostoma
What type of plant is Cleisostoma kerrii?
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-41872: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.