Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
catharinensis
ID:
878704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brasílica 12(1): 236 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878039



Common Names

  • Catharinensis Cleistes
  • Santa Catarina Cleistes
  • Brazilian Cleistes


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Description

Cleistes catharinensis (also called Santa Catarina Cleistes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has a single, thin, upright stem with two or three thin, upright leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and they grow in clusters at the top of the stem. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes catharinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistes catharinensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are green and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes catharinensis is a small terrestrial orchid species native to Brazil. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one leaf and one root. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cleistes catharinensis

Cleistes catharinensis can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Cleistes catharinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes catharinensis?

Cleistes catharinensis

What type of plant is Cleistes catharinensis?

Orchid

Where is Cleistes catharinensis found?

Brazil

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-42246: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.