Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver. & Averyanova
Source:
ipni
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Vietnam. J. Sci. Technol. 19: 1 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341311
Description
Cleisostoma flavescens (also called Yellow Cleisostoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cleisostoma flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of medicinal herbs and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleisostoma flavescens has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleisostoma flavescens is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It is best propagated by division. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into several sections, each with its own root system. The divisions should then be replanted in individual pots.
Where to Find Cleisostoma flavescens
Cleisostoma flavescens is native to China.
Cleisostoma flavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma flavescens?
Cleisostoma flavescens
What is the common name of Cleisostoma flavescens?
Yellow Cleisostoma
What is the natural habitat of Cleisostoma flavescens?
Forests of India
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,