Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
unguiculata
ID:
879299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. São Paulo 1: 179 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878634



Common Names

  • Cleistes unifoliata
  • One-leaved Cleistes
  • One-leaved Ground Orchid


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Description

Cleistes unguiculata (also called Claw 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 unguiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistes unguiculata 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 unguiculata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Where to Find Cleistes unguiculata

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

Cleistes unguiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes unguiculata?

Cleistes unguiculata

What is the family of Cleistes unguiculata?

Orchidaceae

Where is Cleistes unguiculata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-42304: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.