Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
borneensis
ID:
833394

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 45 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832729



Common Names

  • Ceratostylis borneensis
  • Borneo Ceratostylis
  • Borneo Orchid


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Description

Ceratostylis borneensis (also called Borneo Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, open habitats such as woodlands and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis borneensis is an evergreen shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and small, white flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis borneensis has small white flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The seeds are small, wingless capsules that are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small and slender with long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis borneensis is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ceratostylis borneensis

Ceratostylis borneensis can be found in Borneo.

Ceratostylis borneensis FAQ

What is the common name of Ceratostylis borneensis?

Borneo Ceratostylis

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis borneensis?

Forests and woodlands

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis borneensis?

Ceratostylis borneensis

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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