Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elmeri
ID:
833698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 6: 49 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833033

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis elmeri
  • Elmer's Ceratostylis
  • Hawaiian Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis elmeri (also called Elmer's Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 1 metre tall. It is found in moist soils in valleys, on slopes, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis elmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ceratostylis elmeri are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis elmeri is a small evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant. It is best to plant in spring or fall. To propagate from seed, collect the seeds in late summer and plant in a cold frame in fall. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root in a sandy soil mixture.

Where to Find Ceratostylis elmeri

Ceratostylis elmeri can be found in the Philippines.

Ceratostylis elmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis elmeri?

Ceratostylis elmeri

What is the common name of Ceratostylis elmeri?

Elmer's Ceratostylis

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis elmeri?

Ceratostylis elmeri is native to Central America.

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-37021: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.