Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
crassilingua
ID:
833624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 135 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832959

Common Names

  • Crassilingua Ceratostylis
  • Crassilingua
  • Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis crassilingua (also called Thick-tongued 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 crassilingua 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

The flower of Ceratostylis crassilingua is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis crassilingua is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is slow and difficult, but cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. The plant can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ceratostylis crassilingua

Ceratostylis crassilingua is native to the Philippines.

Ceratostylis crassilingua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis crassilingua?

Ceratostylis crassilingua

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis crassilingua?

The natural habitat of Ceratostylis crassilingua is tropical rainforests.

What is the flowering season of Ceratostylis crassilingua?

Ceratostylis crassilingua typically flowers during the summer months.

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-37014: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.