Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
heleocharis
ID:
833859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 74 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833194

Common Names

  • Heleocharis Ceratostylis
  • Toothed Ceratostylis
  • Clustered Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis heleocharis (also called 'Helleocharis Ceratostylis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with long-stalked, deeply divided leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and typically grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis heleocharis is an ornamental plant, used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis heleocharis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a prominent midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis heleocharis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ceratostylis heleocharis

Ceratostylis heleocharis is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.

Ceratostylis heleocharis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis heleocharis?

Ceratostylis heleocharis

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis heleocharis?

It is native to Ecuador and Peru.

What are the characteristics of Ceratostylis heleocharis?

It is a perennial herb with small, lobed leaves and bright yellow flowers.

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-37038: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.