Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
879239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Garay & Dunst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Venez. Orchids Ill. 5: 54 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878574



Common Names

  • Cleistes stricta
  • Strict Plume
  • Strict Cleistes


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Description

Cleistes stricta (also called Brazilian Cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 30 cm. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes stricta has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistes stricta is white or pinkish, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes stricta 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 stricta

Cleistes stricta is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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-42298: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Galfrid C.K. Dunsterville (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunst.' in the authors string.