Status:
valid
Authors:
Pabst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 12: 130 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878471
Common Names
- Rambo's Cleistes
- Cleistes ramboi
- Cleistes
Description
Cleistes ramboi (also called Rambo's cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistes ramboi is used as an ornamental plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistes ramboi has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings of Cleistes ramboi have a single, erect stem with two to three small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistes ramboi is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cleistes ramboi
Cleistes ramboi is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Cleistes ramboi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistes ramboi?
Cleistes ramboi
What is the common name of Cleistes ramboi?
Rambo's Cleistes
What is the growth habit of Cleistes ramboi?
It is a small, terrestrial orchid that grows up to 30cm in height
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,