Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calceiformis
ID:
833525

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Rogers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. South Australia 49: 257 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832860



Common Names

  • Ceratostylis calceiformis
  • Calceiformis
  • Ceratostylis


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Description

Ceratostylis calceiformis (also called Slipper Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, thin, curved stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It grows in humid forests and on tree trunks, and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis calceiformis is a small to medium-sized shrub, commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a rounded crown and can reach a height of 2 m. The leaves are pinnate, with 7–11 leaflets. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and appear in the spring. The fruit is a samara, with a single seed encased in a thin, papery wing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis calceiformis 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 calceiformis is a small, deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft). It prefers a sunny position and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ceratostylis calceiformis

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

Ceratostylis calceiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis calceiformis?

Ceratostylis calceiformis

What is the common name of Ceratostylis calceiformis?

Shoe-shaped orchid

What is the natural range of Ceratostylis calceiformis?

Southeast Asia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-37005: Based on the initial data import
Richard Sanders Rogers (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rogers' in the authors string.