Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 124: 62 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874899
Common Names
- Cleisostoma Rugosulum
- Tubular Bells
- Tubular Bell Orchid
Description
Cleisostoma rugosulum (also called Wrinkled Lip Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an epiphytic orchid with a short, erect stem and wrinkled flowers. The flowers are white, and the seed heads are small and round.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma rugosulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma rugosulum has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma rugosulum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be planted in areas with poor soil. It is also tolerant of salt and can be planted in coastal areas.
Where to Find Cleisostoma rugosulum
Cleisostoma rugosulum is found in tropical regions of Asia.
Cleisostoma rugosulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma rugosulum?
Cleisostoma rugosulum
What is the common name of Cleisostoma rugosulum?
Rugose Cleisostoma
What is the habitat of Cleisostoma rugosulum?
Cleisostoma rugosulum is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands
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,