Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
1329378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl. ex Szlach. & Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 59: 16 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341832



Common Names

  • Cleistes Lehmannii
  • Lehmann's Cleistes
  • Lehmann's Wispy-stem


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Description

Cleistes lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Cleistes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It has a single, erect stem with a single leaf and a single white flower with yellow spots. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistes lehmannii has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes lehmannii is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cleistes lehmannii

Cleistes lehmannii can be found in Colombia.

Cleistes lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes lehmannii?

Cleistes lehmannii

What type of plant is Cleistes lehmannii?

Orchid

Where is Cleistes lehmannii native to?

Colombia

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

Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.