Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
duplicilobum
ID:
874446

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 171 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873781

Common Names

  • Cleisostoma duplicilobum
  • Duplicilobum Cleisostoma
  • Two-Lobed Cleisostoma

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Description

Cleisostoma duplicilobum (also called Barbed Wire Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma duplicilobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma duplicilobum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma duplicilobum is a perennial evergreen shrub which is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Cleisostoma duplicilobum

Cleisostoma duplicilobum is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Cleisostoma duplicilobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma duplicilobum?

Cleisostoma duplicilobum

What is the common name of Cleisostoma duplicilobum?

Twin-lobed Cleisostoma

What is the habitat of Cleisostoma duplicilobum?

It grows in tropical and subtropical forests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41834: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.