Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
batistana
ID:
912642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pansarin & F.Barros

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 442 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911977



Common Names

  • Cleistes batistana
  • Batistana's Cleistes
  • Batistana Cleistes


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Description

Cleistes batistana (also called Batista Cleistes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Caribbean. It is a small orchid, growing up to 1 m tall. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in moist forests, at altitudes of 0-1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes batistana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistes batistana is a white, urn-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes batistana is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has opposite, simple leaves and small, white flowers in clusters. The fruit is a small, red berry. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cleistes batistana

Cleistes batistana can be found in Colombia.

Species in the Cleistes genus

Cleistes pusilla, Cleistes acuminata, Cleistes aphylla, Cleistes australis, Cleistes bella, Cleistes brasiliensis, Cleistes calantha, Cleistes caloptera, Cleistes carautae, Cleistes castaneoides, Cleistes catharinensis, Cleistes cipoana, Cleistes costaricensis, Cleistes elegantula, Cleistes exilis, Cleistes fragrans, Cleistes gert-hatschbachiana, Cleistes grandiflora, Cleistes huberi, Cleistes humidicola, Cleistes ionoglossa, Cleistes itatiaiae, Cleistes latiglossa, Cleistes latipetala, Cleistes latiplume, Cleistes lenheirensis, Cleistes lepida, Cleistes libonii, Cleistes liliastrum, Cleistes macrantha, Cleistes magnifica, Cleistes mantiqueirae, Cleistes metallina, Cleistes miersii, Cleistes monantha, Cleistes montana, Cleistes moritzii, Cleistes nana, Cleistes paludosa, Cleistes paranaensis, Cleistes parviflora, Cleistes paulensis, Cleistes pluriflora, Cleistes quadricallosa, Cleistes ramboi, Cleistes revoluta, Cleistes rodeiensis, Cleistes rodriguesii, Cleistes rosea, Cleistes silveirana,

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-456876: Based on the initial data import
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Emerson Ricardo Pansarin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pansarin' in the authors string.