Cleisostoma pacificum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pacificum
ID:
875242
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Cribb & B.A.Lewis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 97(1150): 251 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874577
Common Names
- Cleisostoma pacificum
- Pacific Cleisostoma
- Pacific Bell Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma pacificum (also called Pacific Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and mountain forests. It has oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and have a glossy texture. The stems are upright and can reach heights of up to 3 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma pacificum is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma pacificum has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma pacificum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in the desired location.
Where to Find Cleisostoma pacificum
Cleisostoma pacificum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Cleisostoma pacificum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma pacificum?
Cleisostoma pacificum
What is the common name of Cleisostoma pacificum?
Pacific orchid
What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma pacificum?
It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests
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-41911: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Beverley Ann Lewis (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.A.Lewis' in the authors string.