Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macrostachyum
ID:
875042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. : 49 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874377

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma macrostachyum
  • Cluster Orchid
  • Blue Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma macrostachyum (also called macrostachyum 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 macrostachyum 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 macrostachyum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma macrostachyum is an evergreen, clump-forming, perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cleisostoma macrostachyum

Cleisostoma macrostachyum can be found in the tropical forests of South East Asia.

Cleisostoma macrostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma macrostachyum?

Cleisostoma macrostachyum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma macrostachyum?

Macrostachyum Cleisostoma

What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma macrostachyum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41892: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.