Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rostellatum
ID:
875542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 174 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874877

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma Rostellatum
  • Tubular Bells
  • Tubular Bell Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma rostellatum (also called Rostellate Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species. It is a small shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It has glossy green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma rostellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma rostellatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma rostellatum is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is propagated by division or by seed. It requires regular watering and fertilization to maintain its vigor.

Where to Find Cleisostoma rostellatum

Cleisostoma rostellatum can be found in tropical Asia and Australia.

Cleisostoma rostellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma rostellatum?

Cleisostoma rostellatum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma rostellatum?

Rostellate Cleisostoma

What is the habitat of Cleisostoma rostellatum?

Cleisostoma rostellatum is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands

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-41940: 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.