Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
abdita
ID:
917382

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Romero & Carnevali

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 9: 271 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916717

Common Names

  • Cleistes abdita
  • Abdita Orchid
  • Abdita Cleistes

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Description

Cleistes abdita (also called Hidden Cleistes, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in humid, tropical areas such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes abdita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistes abdita has white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green centers. The flowers are borne in clusters on the ends of branches. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes abdita is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Cleistes abdita

Cleistes abdita can be found in the grasslands of Mexico.

Cleistes abdita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes abdita?

Cleistes abdita

What is the common name of Cleistes abdita?

Hidden Cleistes

What is the natural habitat of Cleistes abdita?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Cleistes genus

Cleistes pusilla, Cleistes acuminata, Cleistes aphylla, Cleistes australis, Cleistes bella, Cleistes brasiliensis, Cleistes calantha, Cleistes caloptera, Cleistes carautae, Cleistes castaneoides, Cleistes catharinensis, Cleistes cipoana, Cleistes costaricensis, Cleistes elegantula, Cleistes exilis, Cleistes fragrans, Cleistes gert-hatschbachiana, Cleistes grandiflora, Cleistes huberi, Cleistes humidicola, Cleistes ionoglossa, Cleistes itatiaiae, Cleistes latiglossa, Cleistes latipetala, Cleistes latiplume, Cleistes lenheirensis, Cleistes lepida, Cleistes libonii, Cleistes liliastrum, Cleistes macrantha, Cleistes magnifica, Cleistes mantiqueirae, Cleistes metallina, Cleistes miersii, Cleistes monantha, Cleistes montana, Cleistes moritzii, Cleistes nana, Cleistes paludosa, Cleistes paranaensis, Cleistes parviflora, Cleistes paulensis, Cleistes pluriflora, Cleistes quadricallosa, Cleistes ramboi, Cleistes revoluta, Cleistes rodeiensis, Cleistes rodriguesii, Cleistes rosea, Cleistes silveirana,

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-461936: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.