Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
koniguruensis
ID:
917889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 16: 274 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917224

Common Names

  • Koniguruensis Ceratostylis
  • Ceratostylis Koniguruensis
  • Koniguruensis Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis koniguruensis (also called Koniguru Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Koniguru region of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen perennial with small white or pink flowers, and its leaves are usually variegated with green, yellow, or white.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis koniguruensis is a species of orchid native to New Guinea. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis koniguruensis has a small, white flower with yellow and pink markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis koniguruensis is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Ceratostylis koniguruensis

Ceratostylis koniguruensis is native to Indonesia.

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-462552: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.