Cleisostoma samarindae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samarindae
ID:
875607
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 174 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874942
Common Names
- Cleisostoma Samarindae
- Tubular Bells
- Tubular Bell Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma samarindae (also called Samarinda 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 samarindae 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 samarindae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma samarindae 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 samarindae
Cleisostoma samarindae is found in tropical regions of Asia.
Cleisostoma samarindae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma samarindae?
Cleisostoma samarindae
What is the common name of Cleisostoma samarindae?
Samarinda Cleisostoma
What is the origin of Cleisostoma samarindae?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41946: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.