Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aver.) R.Rice
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Photo Intro Vandoid Orchid Gen. Asia 158. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424696
Common Names
- Cleisostoma Orchid
- Fairy Orchid
- Short-Lipped Orchid
Description
Cleisostoma brevilabium (also called Short-Lipped Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers with a yellow lip and grows in humid, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma brevilabium is a species of plant that is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma brevilabium has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma brevilabium is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow plant. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of light conditions. It should be watered regularly, but not too much, and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Cleisostoma brevilabium
Cleisostoma brevilabium can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Cleisostoma brevilabium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma brevilabium?
Cleisostoma brevilabium
What type of plant is Cleisostoma brevilabium?
Cleisostoma brevilabium is an epiphytic orchid
What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma brevilabium?
Cleisostoma brevilabium is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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
Rod Rice (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rice' in the authors string.