Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pityophyllum
ID:
875347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 173 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874682

Common Names

  • Pityophyllum Cleisostoma
  • Cleisostoma pityophyllum
  • Pityophyllum Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma pityophyllum (also called Pine-leaf Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers humid, shaded environments in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma pityophyllum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleisostoma pityophyllum is yellow and has six petals. The seed is small and brown. The seedling is a small green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma pityophyllum is an evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Cleisostoma pityophyllum

Cleisostoma pityophyllum is native to tropical Asia. It can be found in moist, shady, and disturbed habitats.

Cleisostoma pityophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma pityophyllum?

Cleisostoma pityophyllum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma pityophyllum?

Pine-leaved Cleisostoma

What is the habitat of Cleisostoma pityophyllum?

Cleisostoma pityophyllum is found in moist, shady, and disturbed habitats

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-41922: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.