Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
miersii
ID:
879010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 5: t. 473-474 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878345



Common Names

  • Cleistes miersii
  • Miersii Cleistes
  • Miersii Cleist


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Description

Cleistes miersii (also called Miers' Cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 0.5 m tall with leaves up to 5 cm long and 0.5 cm wide. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes miersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistes miersii is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes miersii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cleistes miersii

Cleistes miersii can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Cleistes miersii FAQ

What are the common names of Cleistes miersii?

Common names of Cleistes miersii include Miers' orchid and Miers' cleistes.

What is the natural habitat of Cleistes miersii?

Cleistes miersii is native to Brazil and is found in wet forests and grasslands.

What is the flowering period of Cleistes miersii?

Cleistes miersii flowers from October to December.

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-42276: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.