Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
subulifolium
ID:
808853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver. & Averyanova

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Komarovia 4: 10 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808187

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma subulifolium
  • Coral Orchid
  • Coral-veined Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma subulifolium (also called Awl-leaved Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It has thin, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma subulifolium is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens and homes for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma subulifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma subulifolium can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cleisostoma subulifolium

Cleisostoma subulifolium is native to India and can be found in tropical forests and dry forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Cleisostoma subulifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma subulifolium?

Cleisostoma subulifolium

What is the common name of Cleisostoma subulifolium?

Awl-leaved Cleisostoma

What is the native range of Cleisostoma subulifolium?

India

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-346425: Based on the initial data import
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Anna Leonidovna Averyanova (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Averyanova' in the authors string.