Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
acutilabris
ID:
833219

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 23: 6 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832554

Common Names

  • Sharp-toothed Ceratostylis
  • Sharp-toothed Orchid
  • Sharp-toothed Stylidium

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Description

Ceratostylis acutilabris (also called Sharp-lobed Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has an upright, spreading crown. Its bark is gray-brown and scaly. It is found in moist soils in bottomlands, along streams, and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis acutilabris is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis acutilabris has small, white flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The seeds are small and the seedlings have opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis acutilabris is a deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Ceratostylis acutilabris

Ceratostylis acutilabris can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Ceratostylis acutilabris FAQ

What are the common names of Ceratostylis acutilabris?

Sharp-lipped Ceratostylis

What is the natural range of Ceratostylis acutilabris?

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

What is the typical height of Ceratostylis acutilabris?

2-3 feet

Species in the Ceratostylis genus

Ceratostylis acutifolia, Ceratostylis acutilabris, Ceratostylis alata, Ceratostylis alberteduardi, Ceratostylis albiflora, Ceratostylis alpina, Ceratostylis alticola, Ceratostylis ampullacea, Ceratostylis anceps, Ceratostylis angiensis, Ceratostylis angustifolia, Ceratostylis anjasmorensis, Ceratostylis arfakensis, Ceratostylis armeria, Ceratostylis backeri, Ceratostylis baliensis, Ceratostylis borneensis, Ceratostylis braccata, Ceratostylis brachyphylla, Ceratostylis brevibrachiata, Ceratostylis breviceps, Ceratostylis breviclavata, Ceratostylis brevicostata, Ceratostylis brevipes, Ceratostylis bulbophylli, Ceratostylis caespitosa, Ceratostylis calcarata, Ceratostylis calceiformis, Ceratostylis capitata, Ceratostylis cebolleta, Ceratostylis ciliolata, Ceratostylis clathrata, Ceratostylis clavata, Ceratostylis compressicaulis, Ceratostylis crassifolia, Ceratostylis crassilingua, Ceratostylis crassipetala, Ceratostylis culminicola, Ceratostylis curvimentum, Ceratostylis dataensis, Ceratostylis dischorensis, Ceratostylis elmeri, Ceratostylis eria, Ceratostylis evrardii, Ceratostylis ficinioides, Ceratostylis flavescens, Ceratostylis formicifera, Ceratostylis glabra, Ceratostylis glabriflora, Ceratostylis gracilicaulis,

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,

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