Status:
valid
Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. : 49 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874377
Common Names
- Cleisostoma macrostachyum
- Cluster Orchid
- Blue Orchid
Description
Cleisostoma macrostachyum (also called macrostachyum cleisostoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to tropical Asia and grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma macrostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as coughs, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostoma macrostachyum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma macrostachyum is an evergreen, clump-forming, perennial shrub that grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Cleisostoma macrostachyum
Cleisostoma macrostachyum can be found in the tropical forests of South East Asia.
Cleisostoma macrostachyum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma macrostachyum?
Cleisostoma macrostachyum
What is the common name of Cleisostoma macrostachyum?
Macrostachyum Cleisostoma
What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma macrostachyum?
Tropical rainforests
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,