Cleisostoma odoratum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odoratum
ID:
875208
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 172 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874543
Common Names
- Cleisostoma odoratum
- Fragrant Cleisostoma
- Fragrant Bell Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma odoratum (also called Fragrant Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma odoratum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cleisostoma odoratum sub. sabahense P.O'Byrne & GokusingFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostoma odoratum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma odoratum is a perennial plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 1 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Cleisostoma odoratum
Cleisostoma odoratum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Cleisostoma odoratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma odoratum?
Cleisostoma odoratum
What is the common name of Cleisostoma odoratum?
Fragrant orchid
What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma odoratum?
It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests
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-41908: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.