Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
875799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 363 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875134

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma Suaveolens
  • Fragrant Cleisostoma
  • Fragrant Star-Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma suaveolens (also called 'Fragrant Cleisostoma', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, growing in moist and wet habitats such as riverbanks and marshes. It has a thick, woolly stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleisostoma suaveolens is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma suaveolens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers acidic soils. It can be grown in containers and can be used as a ground cover. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cleisostoma suaveolens

Cleisostoma suaveolens is native to Asia and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Cleisostoma suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma suaveolens?

Cleisostoma suaveolens

What is the common name of Cleisostoma suaveolens?

Fragrant Water-plantain

What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma suaveolens?

It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters in Europe, Asia, and North America

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,

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