Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
878821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. São Paulo 1: 179 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878156



Common Names

  • Cleistes Grandiflora
  • Grandiflorous Cleistes
  • Grandiflorous' Cleistes


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Description

Cleistes grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has a tufted, upright growth habit with narrow, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes grandiflora is an attractive ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in areas that are difficult to mow or maintain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistes grandiflora is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes grandiflora is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is a good choice for erosion control and is often used in landscaping.

Where to Find Cleistes grandiflora

Cleistes grandiflora is native to parts of Brazil. It is typically found in open, grassy areas.

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-42257: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.