Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
loratum
ID:
875021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 273 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874356

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma loratum
  • Lorat Cleisostoma
  • Lorat Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma loratum (also called loratus cleisostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to tropical Asia and grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma loratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as coughs, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleisostoma loratum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma loratum is a perennial grass native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally.

Where to Find Cleisostoma loratum

Cleisostoma loratum can be found in Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Australia.

Cleisostoma loratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma loratum?

Cleisostoma loratum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma loratum?

Loratus Cleisostoma

What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma loratum?

Tropical rainforests

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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