Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ciliolata
ID:
833569

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 275 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832904

Common Names

  • Ciliolata Ceratostylis
  • Toothed Ceratostylis
  • Clustered Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis ciliolata (also called Ciliate Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial herb with a single stem and a single flower head. It grows in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis ciliolata 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 ciliolata has small, white flowers with yellow centers, followed by small, winged seeds. The seedlings have opposite, simple leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis ciliolata 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 ciliolata is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Ceratostylis ciliolata

Ceratostylis ciliolata can be found in the Philippines, on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan.

Ceratostylis ciliolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis ciliolata?

Ceratostylis ciliolata

What is the common name of Ceratostylis ciliolata?

Ciliolata Ceratostylis

What is the native range of Ceratostylis ciliolata?

China

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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