Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
clathrata
ID:
833581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 825 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832916



Common Names

  • Clathrata Ceratostylis
  • Toothed Ceratostylis
  • Clustered Ceratostylis


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Description

Ceratostylis clathrata (also called Clustered Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is a small herb native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded shape and grows to a height of 10 centimeters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in forests, along streams, and in mountain valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis clathrata 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 clathrata 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 clathrata 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 clathrata is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Ceratostylis clathrata

Ceratostylis clathrata is native to the Philippines.

Ceratostylis clathrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis clathrata?

Ceratostylis clathrata

What is the common name of Ceratostylis clathrata?

Clathrata Ceratostylis

What is the native range of Ceratostylis clathrata?

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,

References