Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
capitata
ID:
833536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Natuur- Geneesk. Arch. Ned.-Indië 1: 404 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832871

Common Names

  • Capitate Ceratostylis
  • Capitate Orchid
  • Capitate Stylidium

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Description

Ceratostylis capitata (also called head-shaped orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 30 centimeters in height. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves at the base. Native to Southeast Asia, it grows in moist forests on tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis capitata 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 capitata 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 capitata is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Ceratostylis capitata is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Ceratostylis capitata

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

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-37006: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.