Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cleistocalyx
ID:
280849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 112 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280181

Common Names

  • Cleistocalyx Polysphaeria
  • Cleistocalyx Ivy
  • Cleistocalyx Aralia

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Description

Polysphaeria cleistocalyx (also called Cleistocalyx Polysphaeria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It has a single, upright stem with a terminal inflorescence of small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polysphaeria cleistocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polysphaeria cleistocalyx var. cleistocalyx
Polysphaeria cleistocalyx var. pedunculata Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polysphaeria cleistocalyx is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polysphaeria cleistocalyx can be propagated from stem cuttings. Place the cuttings in a container filled with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plant can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Polysphaeria cleistocalyx

Polysphaeria cleistocalyx is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Polysphaeria cleistocalyx FAQ

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Fungus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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