Cleisostoma equestre - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
equestre
ID:
874489
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 114: 393 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873824
Common Names
- Equestrian Cleisostoma
- Cleisostoma
- Equestrian Cleisostoma Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma equestre (also called Horse Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has erect stems and white flowers. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma equestre is a grass that is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and is drought tolerant. It has a low maintenance requirement and can be used to create a natural look in a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma equestre has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma equestre is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, or as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It can also be used as a lawn substitute in areas with dry conditions.
Where to Find Cleisostoma equestre
Cleisostoma equestre is native to Southeast Asia.
Cleisostoma equestre FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma equestre?
Cleisostoma equestre
What are the common names of Cleisostoma equestre?
Horse's Mouth Orchid, Horse's Mouth-orchid, Horse's Mouth Orchid
What is the growth habit of Cleisostoma equestre?
It is an epiphytic orchid with long, pendulous stems.
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-41838: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.