Cleistes metallina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
metallina
ID:
879000
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. São Paulo 1: 179, 182 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878335
Common Names
- Cleistes metallina
- Metallina Cleistes
- Metallina Cleist
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleistes metallina (also called Metallic Cleistes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 0.5 m tall with leaves up to 5 cm long and 0.5 cm wide. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistes metallina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistes metallina is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistes metallina is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Cleistes metallina
Cleistes metallina can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.
Cleistes metallina FAQ
What are the common names of Cleistes metallina?
Common names of Cleistes metallina include metallic orchid and metallic cleistes.
What is the natural habitat of Cleistes metallina?
Cleistes metallina is native to Brazil and is found in wet forests and grasslands.
What is the flowering period of Cleistes metallina?
Cleistes metallina flowers from October to December.
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-42275: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.