Cleisostoma parishii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parishii
ID:
875271
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 173 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874606
Common Names
- Cleisostoma parishii
- Parish's Lip Orchid
- Parish's Cleisostoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma parishii (also called Parish's 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 parishii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to reduce soil erosion. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostoma parishii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma parishii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in areas with mild winters and hot summers. It can be propagated by seed or division and should be planted in spring or early summer. It can be mowed to keep it in a neat and tidy form.
Where to Find Cleisostoma parishii
Cleisostoma parishii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Cleisostoma parishii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma parishii?
Cleisostoma parishii
What is the common name of Cleisostoma parishii?
Parish's Cleisostoma
What is the habitat of Cleisostoma parishii?
It is found in wet, marshy areas
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-41914: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.