Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
phitamii
ID:
1331531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tich & Aver.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 60: 111 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343985

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma phitamii
  • Phitam's Cleisostoma
  • Phitamii Cleisostoma

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Description

Cleisostoma phitamii (also called African orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, slender leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma phitamii has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma phitamii has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma phitamii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cleisostoma phitamii

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

Cleisostoma phitamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma phitamii?

Cleisostoma phitamii

What is the common name of Cleisostoma phitamii?

Phitam's Cleisostoma

Where is Cleisostoma phitamii found?

Cleisostoma phitamii is found in Vietnam.

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Nguyen Thien Tich: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tich' in the authors string.