Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carautae
ID:
878685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Toscano & Leoni

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Pabstia 8(5): 1 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878020

Common Names

  • Carauta's Cleistes
  • Carauta's Hair Grass
  • Carauta's Foxtail Grass

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Description

Cleistes carautae (also called Carauta's Cleistes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a single, thin, upright leaf. The flowers are white and fragrant, and they grow in clusters at the top of the stem. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes carautae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistes carautae has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes carautae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Cleistes carautae

Cleistes carautae can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Cleistes carautae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes carautae?

Cleistes carautae

What type of plant is Cleistes carautae?

Orchid

Where is Cleistes carautae found?

Brazil

Species in the Cleistes genus

Cleistes pusilla, Cleistes acuminata, Cleistes aphylla, Cleistes australis, Cleistes bella, Cleistes brasiliensis, Cleistes calantha, Cleistes caloptera, Cleistes carautae, Cleistes castaneoides, Cleistes catharinensis, Cleistes cipoana, Cleistes costaricensis, Cleistes elegantula, Cleistes exilis, Cleistes fragrans, Cleistes gert-hatschbachiana, Cleistes grandiflora, Cleistes huberi, Cleistes humidicola, Cleistes ionoglossa, Cleistes itatiaiae, Cleistes latiglossa, Cleistes latipetala, Cleistes latiplume, Cleistes lenheirensis, Cleistes lepida, Cleistes libonii, Cleistes liliastrum, Cleistes macrantha, Cleistes magnifica, Cleistes mantiqueirae, Cleistes metallina, Cleistes miersii, Cleistes monantha, Cleistes montana, Cleistes moritzii, Cleistes nana, Cleistes paludosa, Cleistes paranaensis, Cleistes parviflora, Cleistes paulensis, Cleistes pluriflora, Cleistes quadricallosa, Cleistes ramboi, Cleistes revoluta, Cleistes rodeiensis, Cleistes rodriguesii, Cleistes rosea, Cleistes silveirana,

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-42244: Based on the initial data import
Lúcio de Souza Leoni (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leoni' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.