Cleisostoma uraiense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uraiense
ID:
876030
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hayata) Garay & H.R.Sweet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Orchids S. Ryukyu Is. : 156 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875365
Common Names
- Cleisostoma uraiense
- Uraiense Grass
- Urai Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleisostoma uraiense (also called Cleisostoma uraiense, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Cleisostomaceae. It is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in wet, humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma uraiense has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a soil-building cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleisostoma uraiense is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green shoots with small, white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma uraiense can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Cleisostoma uraiense
Cleisostoma uraiense is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Cleisostoma uraiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma uraiense?
Cleisostoma uraiense
What is the family of Cleisostoma uraiense?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Cleisostoma uraiense?
Uraiense cleisostoma
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-41987: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Herman Royden Sweet (1909-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Sweet' in the authors string.