Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
876142
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Finet) Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 114: 372 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875477
Common Names
- Eberhardt's Cleisostomopsis
- Eberhardt's Cleisostomopsis
- Eberhardt's Cleisostomopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii (also called Eberhardt's Cleisostomopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in mesic and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into sections. Replant the sections in separate pots and keep them moist. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii
Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii?
Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii
What type of plant is Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Cleisostomopsis eberhardtii native to?
It is native to Central America and South America.
Species in the Cleisostomopsis genus
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-41998: Based on the initial data import
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.