Cleisostoma filiforme - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiforme
ID:
874545
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 171 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873880
Common Names
- Thread-Like Cleisostoma
- Cleisostoma
- Thread-Like Cleisostomas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma filiforme (also called Thread Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with thin, thread-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows best in humid, warm climates. It is often found growing on trees in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma filiforme is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma filiforme 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 filiforme is a clump-forming, cool-season grass that grows in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring.
Where to Find Cleisostoma filiforme
Cleisostoma filiforme is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Cleisostoma filiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma filiforme?
Cleisostoma filiforme
What is the common name of Cleisostoma filiforme?
Thread-like Cleisostoma
What is the growth habit of Cleisostoma filiforme?
Climbing
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-41843: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.