Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
simondii
ID:
875715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 29(3): 66 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875050

Common Names

  • Simondii Cleisostoma
  • Simondii Orchid
  • Simond's Cleisostoma

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Description

Cleisostoma simondii (also called Simond's Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Cleisostoma. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in forests and other humid habitats. It has a short stem and a spikelet with two to four flowers. The spikelet is usually white, but can also be pink or purple.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma simondii is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleisostoma simondii var. simondii
Cleisostoma simondii var. guangdongense Z.H.Tsi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleisostoma simondii is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma simondii is an evergreen shrub, growing to a height of 1-2m. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cleisostoma simondii

Cleisostoma simondii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

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-41956: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.