Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tricornutum
ID:
1331530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 60: 108 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343984

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma tricornutum
  • Three-horned Cleisostoma
  • Tricornutum Cleisostoma

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Description

Cleisostoma tricornutum (also called African orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, slender leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma tricornutum has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma tricornutum has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma tricornutum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cleisostoma tricornutum

Cleisostoma tricornutum can be found in the tropical forests of South East Asia.

Cleisostoma tricornutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma tricornutum?

Cleisostoma tricornutum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma tricornutum?

Tricorn Cleisostoma

Where is Cleisostoma tricornutum found?

Cleisostoma tricornutum is found in Vietnam.

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.