Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
uliginosa
ID:
879288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Orquídea (Rio de Janeiro) 29: 7 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878623



Common Names

  • Cleistes unguiculata
  • Unguiculate Cleistes
  • Unguiculate Ground Orchid


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Description

Cleistes uliginosa (also called Marsh Cleistes, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small herbaceous plant with an underground rhizome, and its leaves are lanceolate and glabrous. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes uliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistes uliginosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, long style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes uliginosa is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Cleistes uliginosa

Cleistes uliginosa can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Cleistes uliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes uliginosa?

Cleistes uliginosa

What is the family of Cleistes uliginosa?

Orchidaceae

Where is Cleistes uliginosa found?

Central and South America

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,

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