Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
834414

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 476 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833749

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis purpurea
  • C. purpurea
  • Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis purpurea (also called Purple Orchid, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid native to New Guinea and Australia. It has a single, fleshy, oblong leaf and a single, small, white flower with a yellowish-green labellum. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which can help to reduce stress and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostylis purpurea is a purple, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis purpurea is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a few weeks, the cutting should have rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Ceratostylis purpurea

Ceratostylis purpurea can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Ceratostylis purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis purpurea?

Ceratostylis purpurea

What is the common name of Ceratostylis purpurea?

Purpurea Ceratostylis

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis purpurea?

Ceratostylis purpurea is found in moist, shady areas in woodland, grassland and heathland.

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,