Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
albiflora
ID:
833252

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 19: 11 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832587

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis albiflora
  • White-flowered Ceratostylis
  • White-flowered Stylidium

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Description

Ceratostylis albiflora (also called White-flowered 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 albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostylis albiflora is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis albiflora is a deciduous shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ceratostylis albiflora

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

Ceratostylis albiflora FAQ

What are the common names of Ceratostylis albiflora?

White-flowered Ceratostylis

What is the natural range of Ceratostylis albiflora?

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

What is the typical height of Ceratostylis albiflora?

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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