Cleisostoma platystele - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platystele
ID:
875358
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 61(4): 37 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874693
Common Names
- Flat-stalked Cleisostoma
- Cleisostoma platystele
- Flat-stalked Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma platystele (also called Broad-stemmed 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 platystele is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostoma platystele 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma platystele 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 platystele
Cleisostoma platystele is native to tropical Asia. It can be found in moist, shady, and disturbed habitats.
Cleisostoma platystele FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma platystele?
Cleisostoma platystele
What is the common name of Cleisostoma platystele?
Broad-leaved Cleisostoma
What is the habitat of Cleisostoma platystele?
Cleisostoma platystele 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-41923: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.