Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoehne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1: 43 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878050
Common Names
- Cipoana Cleistes
- Cipo Cleistes
- Cipo Hair Grass
Description
Cleistes cipoana (also called Cipo 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 cipoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistes cipoana has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are green and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistes cipoana is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Cleistes cipoana
Cleistes cipoana can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
Cleistes cipoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistes cipoana?
Cleistes cipoana
What type of plant is Cleistes cipoana?
Orchid
Where is Cleistes cipoana 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,