Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sessilis
ID:
834598

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 2: 7 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833933

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis sessilis
  • Sessilis Ceratostylis
  • Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis sessilis (also called Sessile Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid, with long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique, and is also found in Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis sessilis 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 sessilis is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis sessilis is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid that grows up to 30cm in height. It prefers a shady position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Ceratostylis sessilis

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

Ceratostylis sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis sessilis?

Ceratostylis sessilis

What is the common name of Ceratostylis sessilis?

Sessile Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis sessilis?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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