Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
878633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 35: 26 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877968

Common Names

  • Cleistes australis
  • Southern Cleistes
  • Southern Twinflower

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Description

Cleistes australis (also called southern cleistes, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the United States. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem. The leaves are lance-shaped and have pointed tips. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is common in the southeastern United States.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistes australis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistes australis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistes australis is a perennial herb native to the United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be used in meadows, woodland gardens, and naturalized areas.

Where to Find Cleistes australis

Cleistes australis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Cleistes australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistes australis?

Cleistes australis

What is the common name of Cleistes australis?

Southern cleistes

Where is Cleistes australis found?

Cleistes australis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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-42238: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.