Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevicostata
ID:
833458

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 55 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832793



Common Names

  • Ceratostylis brevicostata
  • Brevicostata Ceratostylis
  • Brevicostata Orchid


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Description

Ceratostylis brevicostata (also called Short-ribbed 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 brevicostata is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis brevicostata has small, white flowers with yellow centers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings have a single stem with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis brevicostata 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 brevicostata

Ceratostylis brevicostata can be found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Ceratostylis brevicostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis brevicostata?

Ceratostylis brevicostata

What is the common name of Ceratostylis brevicostata?

Short-ribbed Ceratostylis

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis brevicostata?

Tropical rainforests

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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