Cleisostoma paludosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paludosum
ID:
875253
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Royen) T.M.Reeve
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 6: 286 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874588
Common Names
- Cleisostoma paludosum
- Paludose Cleisostoma
- Paludose Bell Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma paludosum (also called Marsh Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and mountain forests. It has oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and have a glossy texture. The stems are upright and can reach heights of up to 3 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma paludosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to reduce soil erosion. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma paludosum has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma paludosum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.
Where to Find Cleisostoma paludosum
Cleisostoma paludosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Cleisostoma paludosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma paludosum?
Cleisostoma paludosum
What is the common name of Cleisostoma paludosum?
Marsh Cleisostoma
What is the habitat of Cleisostoma paludosum?
It is found in wet, marshy areas
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
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
Thomas M. Reeve (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Reeve' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908548-1: Based on the initial data import