Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sagittatum
ID:
875585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 363 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874920

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma Sagittatum
  • Tubular Bells
  • Tubular Bell Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma sagittatum (also called Arrow-headed Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma sagittatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma sagittatum 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 sagittatum is an evergreen shrub, growing to a height of 1-2m. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cleisostoma sagittatum

Cleisostoma sagittatum is found in tropical regions of Asia.

Cleisostoma sagittatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma sagittatum?

Cleisostoma sagittatum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma sagittatum?

Arrow-shaped Cleisostoma

What is the origin of Cleisostoma sagittatum?

Southeast Asia

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,

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