Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
inflatum
ID:
874784

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 172 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874119

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma inflatum
  • Inflated Cleisostoma
  • Inflated Cleisostoma

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Description

Cleisostoma inflatum (also called 'Inflated Orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and a creeping habit, and can form a dense mat of foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma inflatum is used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleisostoma inflatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have sixteen leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma inflatum is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cleisostoma inflatum

Cleisostoma inflatum is native to Asia and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.

Cleisostoma inflatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma inflatum?

Cleisostoma inflatum

What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma inflatum?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the conservation status of Cleisostoma inflatum?

Least Concern

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-41866: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.