Cleisostoma medogense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medogense
ID:
875094
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.H.Tsi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 387 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874429
Common Names
- Medog Cleisostoma
- Cleisostoma medogense
- Medog Cleisostoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma medogense (also called medogense 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 medogense is used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks and as a natural dye for fabric.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma medogense has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single stamen. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma medogense can be propagated by division of rhizomes or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Cleisostoma medogense
Cleisostoma medogense is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Cleisostoma medogense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma medogense?
Cleisostoma medogense
What type of plant is Cleisostoma medogense?
Orchid
Where is Cleisostoma medogense native to?
Yunnan, China
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-41897: Based on the initial data import
Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.