Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
923799

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Suarez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 76(4): 52 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923134

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis
  • Heterophylla Ceratostylis
  • Different-Leaf Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis heterophylla (also called 'Variable Ceratostylis', among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis heterophylla is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique look and can be used to create a natural look in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostylis heterophylla is a small, white and yellow orchid. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis heterophylla is a tropical evergreen orchid that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Ceratostylis heterophylla

Ceratostylis heterophylla is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

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-468824: Based on the initial data import
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.