Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Hoehne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brasílica 12(1): 232 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878255
Common Names
- Cleistes lenheirensis
- Len Heirens Cleistes
- Len Heirens Plume
Description
Cleistes lenheirensis (also called Cleistes lenheirensis, among many other common names) is a species of terrestrial orchid. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and is found in open areas such as grasslands and savannas. It has a slender stem and long, narrow leaves. It produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistes lenheirensis is used for erosion control, as a forage grass, and for landscaping and turf grass.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistes lenheirensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistes lenheirensis 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 lenheirensis
Cleistes lenheirensis can be found in the grasslands of South America.
Cleistes lenheirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistes lenheirensis?
Cleistes lenheirensis
What is the common name of Cleistes lenheirensis?
Lenheir's cleistes
What is the family of Cleistes lenheirensis?
Orchidaceae
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,