Ceratandra bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
831589
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond. ex Bolus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 487 1884
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830924
Common Names
- Ceratandra Bicolor
- Bicolor Ceratandra
- Ceratandra Bicolor Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceratandra bicolor (also called Two-colored Ceratandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chrysobalanaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 3–10 m. The leaves are oval to oblong-lanceolate, 4–10 cm long and 1–3 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Ceratandra bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases and ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceratandra bicolor is a bell-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, green and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceratandra bicolor is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry and mesic forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Ceratandra bicolor
Ceratandra bicolor is found in Hawaii on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.
Ceratandra bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratandra bicolor?
Ceratandra bicolor
What is the common name of Ceratandra bicolor?
Two-colored ceratandra
Where is Ceratandra bicolor native to?
Tropical America
Species in the Ceratandra genus
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
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:622426-1: Based on the initial data import