Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rostratum
ID:
875553

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874888

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma Rostratum
  • Tubular Bells
  • Tubular Bell Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma rostratum (also called Beaked 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 rostratum 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 rostratum has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma rostratum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be planted in areas with poor soil. It is also tolerant of salt and can be planted in coastal areas.

Where to Find Cleisostoma rostratum

Cleisostoma rostratum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Cleisostoma rostratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma rostratum?

Cleisostoma rostratum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma rostratum?

Rostrate Cleisostoma

What is the habitat of Cleisostoma rostratum?

Cleisostoma rostratum 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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:623540-1: Based on the initial data import