Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
divaricata
ID:
912647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pansarin & F.Barros

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 446 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911982



Common Names

  • Cleistesiopsis divaricata
  • Divaricata's Cleistesiopsis
  • Divaricata Cleistesiopsis


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Description

Cleistesiopsis divaricata (also called Divaricate Cleistesiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Caribbean. It is a small orchid, growing up to 1 m tall. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in moist forests, at altitudes of 0-1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistesiopsis divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistesiopsis divaricata is a white, tubular bloom with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistesiopsis divaricata is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has opposite, simple leaves and small, white flowers in clusters. The fruit is a small, red berry. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cleistesiopsis divaricata

Cleistesiopsis divaricata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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-456881: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Emerson Ricardo Pansarin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pansarin' in the authors string.