Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
833613

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 9: 54 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832948

Common Names

  • Crassifolia Ceratostylis
  • Crassifolia
  • Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved 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 crassifolia is a small shrub that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are green and serrated. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis crassifolia 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 crassifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Ceratostylis crassifolia

Ceratostylis crassifolia is native to the Philippines.

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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