Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seidenf. & Garay) R.Rice
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Photo Intro Vandoid Orchid Gen. Asia 159. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424695
Description
Cleisostoma saccatum (also called Sac-Shaped Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers with a yellow lip and grows in humid, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma saccatum is a species of plant that is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostoma saccatum is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma saccatum is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow plant. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of light conditions. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Cleisostoma saccatum
Cleisostoma saccatum can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Cleisostoma saccatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma saccatum?
Cleisostoma saccatum
What type of plant is Cleisostoma saccatum?
Cleisostoma saccatum is an epiphytic orchid
What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma saccatum?
Cleisostoma saccatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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
Rod Rice (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rice' in the authors string.