Cleisostoma quinquefidum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquefidum
ID:
875433
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 173 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874768
Common Names
- Five-cleft Cleisostoma
- Cleisostoma quinquefidum
- Five-cleft Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma quinquefidum (also called Five-lobed Lip Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an epiphytic orchid with a short, erect stem and five-lobed flowers. The flowers are white, and the seed heads are small and round.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma quinquefidum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma quinquefidum has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma quinquefidum is a perennial grass native to Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally.
Where to Find Cleisostoma quinquefidum
Cleisostoma quinquefidum is native to the Himalayas.
Cleisostoma quinquefidum FAQ
What is the common name of Cleisostoma quinquefidum?
The common name of Cleisostoma quinquefidum is the Five-lobed Cleisostoma.
What type of soil does Cleisostoma quinquefidum prefer?
Cleisostoma quinquefidum prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What type of climate does Cleisostoma quinquefidum prefer?
Cleisostoma quinquefidum prefers a warm, humid climate.
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-41930: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.