Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
krjukovae
ID:
1330265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev & Prob.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 45: 10 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342719

Common Names

  • Cleistogenes krjukovae
  • Krjukovae Cleistogenes
  • Cleistogenes Krjukovae

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Description

Cleistogenes krjukovae (also called Krjukov's Cleistogenes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Russia and Ukraine. It is a small sized epiphyte with a pseudobulb up to 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistogenes krjukovae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistogenes krjukovae has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistogenes krjukovae is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from division. The plant should be carefully divided and each division should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The divisions should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Once the divisions have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots and given regular fertilizer.

Where to Find Cleistogenes krjukovae

Cleistogenes krjukovae can be found in the Krjukov region of Russia.

Cleistogenes krjukovae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistogenes krjukovae?

Cleistogenes krjukovae

What is the natural habitat of Cleistogenes krjukovae?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the flowering season of Cleistogenes krjukovae?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147705-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].