Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flexum
ID:
874599

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garav

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 171 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873934

Common Names

  • Flexum Cleisostoma
  • Flexum Orchid
  • Cleisostoma Flexum

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Description

Cleisostoma flexum (also called Flexible Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Asia. It grows in humid forests, and is an epiphyte or lithophyte. It has thin, wiry stems, and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma flexum is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It has a very attractive yellow-green foliage and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. It can also be used to create a low-maintenance lawn, as it requires little maintenance and is very hardy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma flexum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, narrow, linear leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma flexum is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Division can be done in the spring or autumn and seeds should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Cleisostoma flexum

Cleisostoma flexum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Cleisostoma flexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma flexum?

Cleisostoma flexum

What is the growth rate of Cleisostoma flexum?

Slow to moderate

What is the soil type suitable for Cleisostoma flexum?

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

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,

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