Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pinifolium
ID:
875336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 173 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874671

Common Names

  • Pineleaf Cleisostoma
  • Cleisostoma pinifolium
  • Pineleaf Orchid

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Description

Cleisostoma pinifolium (also called Pine-leaf Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers humid, shaded environments in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleisostoma pinifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleisostoma pinifolium has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleisostoma pinifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Plant divisions in moist soil and water regularly until established.

Where to Find Cleisostoma pinifolium

Cleisostoma pinifolium can be found in tropical Asia and Australia.

Cleisostoma pinifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleisostoma pinifolium?

Cleisostoma pinifolium

What is the common name of Cleisostoma pinifolium?

Pine-leaved Cleisostoma

What is the habitat of Cleisostoma pinifolium?

Cleisostoma pinifolium is found in moist, shady, and disturbed habitats

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-41921: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.