Cleisostoma birmanicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
birmanicum
ID:
874042
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 170 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873377
Common Names
- Birman Cleisostoma
- Birman Orchid
- Birman Cleisostoma Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma birmanicum (also called Burmese Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady forests and is tolerant of light frost. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are up to 10 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma birmanicum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostoma birmanicum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with narrow, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma birmanicum is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in prepared soil. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in prepared soil.
Where to Find Cleisostoma birmanicum
Cleisostoma birmanicum can be found in moist forests and along streambanks in Southeast Asia.
Cleisostoma birmanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma birmanicum?
Cleisostoma birmanicum
What is the family of Cleisostoma birmanicum?
Orchidaceae
Where is Cleisostoma birmanicum found?
Cleisostoma birmanicum is found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand
Species in the Cleisostoma genus
Cleisostoma melanorachis, Cleisostoma subulifolium, Cleisostoma lohii, Cleisostoma appendiculatum, Cleisostoma arietinum, Cleisostoma aspersum, Cleisostoma beccarii, Cleisostoma belophorum, Cleisostoma bicrure, Cleisostoma bilamellatum, Cleisostoma birmanicum, Cleisostoma brachystachys, Cleisostoma buruense, Cleisostoma callosilobum, Cleisostoma capricorne, Cleisostoma chantaburiense, Cleisostoma chapaense, Cleisostoma complicatum, Cleisostoma crassissimum, Cleisostoma crochetii, Cleisostoma discolor, Cleisostoma duplicilobum, Cleisostoma equestre, Cleisostoma filiforme, Cleisostoma firmulum, Cleisostoma fissicors, Cleisostoma flexum, Cleisostoma fuerstenbergianum, Cleisostoma gjellerupii, Cleisostoma halophilum, Cleisostoma holttumii, Cleisostoma inflatum, Cleisostoma javanicum, Cleisostoma kerrii, Cleisostoma koeteiense, Cleisostoma krabiense, Cleisostoma lendyana, Cleisostoma linearilobatum, Cleisostoma litoreum, Cleisostoma longioperculatum, Cleisostoma longipaniculatum, Cleisostoma loratum, Cleisostoma macrostachyum, Cleisostoma medogense, Cleisostoma menghaiense, Cleisostoma montanum, Cleisostoma muticum, Cleisostoma nangongense, Cleisostoma nieuwenhuissii, Cleisostoma odoratum,
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-41796: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.