Status:
valid
Authors:
Kolan. & Szlach.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 58: 626 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338487
Common Names
- Cleistes cuatrecasasii
- Cuatrecasasii Cleistes
- Cuatrecasasii-Cleistes
Description
Cleistes cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistes cuatrecasasii is used for its ornamental value in landscaping, as well as for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistes cuatrecasasii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut and the seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistes cuatrecasasii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Cleistes cuatrecasasii
Cleistes cuatrecasasii is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Cleistes cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistes cuatrecasasii?
Cleistes cuatrecasasii
What is the family of Cleistes cuatrecasasii?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Cleistes cuatrecasasii?
Epiphytic on trees in wet forest
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,