Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vinosa
ID:
879343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878678



Common Names

  • Vinosa Cleistes
  • Vinosa Cleistes Grass
  • Vinosa Cleistes Grass


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Description

Cleistes vinosa (also called pink cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid species native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes vinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistes vinosa is a small, yellow-white flower with a single stamen. The seed is small and round with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes vinosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin, erect stem. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cleistes vinosa

Cleistes vinosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Cleistes vinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes vinosa?

Cleistes vinosa

What type of plant is Cleistes vinosa?

Orchid

Where is Cleistes vinosa native to?

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-42308: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.