Cleisostoma posthumii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
posthumii
ID:
875390
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 173 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874725
Common Names
- Posthumii Cleisostoma
- Cleisostoma posthumii
- Posthumii Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma posthumii (also called Posthum's Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers humid, shaded environments in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma posthumii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma posthumii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma posthumii is an evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Cleisostoma posthumii
Cleisostoma posthumii is native to the Himalayas.
Cleisostoma posthumii FAQ
What is the common name of Cleisostoma posthumii?
The common name of Cleisostoma posthumii is the Posthum's Cleisostoma.
What type of soil does Cleisostoma posthumii prefer?
Cleisostoma posthumii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What type of climate does Cleisostoma posthumii prefer?
Cleisostoma posthumii prefers a warm, humid climate.
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-41926: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.