Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
latiglossa
ID:
878888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1: 42 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878223



Common Names

  • Cleistes latiglossa
  • Latiglossa Lyme Grass
  • Latiglossa Wild Rye


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Description

Cleistes latiglossa (also called Broad-Lipped Cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes latiglossa is used for erosion control, as a forage grass, and for landscaping and turf grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistes latiglossa has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes latiglossa is a perennial herb that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Cleistes latiglossa

Cleistes latiglossa can be found in Central and South America. It is found in moist, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt.

Cleistes latiglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes latiglossa?

Cleistes latiglossa

What is the common name of Cleistes latiglossa?

Broad-lipped Cleistes

Where is Cleistes latiglossa native to?

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,

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