Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ceracifolia
ID:
223597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Mansf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 217 . in obs. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222926



Common Names

  • Lankesterella ceracifolia
  • Ceracifolia's Lankesterella
  • Ceracifolia's Lankesterella


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Synonyms

  • Lankesterella major (Hoehne & Schltr.) Mansf. [unknown]
  • Lankesterella mentiens Hoehne [unknown]
  • Lankesterella oligantha (Hoehne & Schltr.) Mansf. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes ceracifolia Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos ceracifolium Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos ceracifolium cornutum Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos cornutum (Barb.Rodr.) Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Cladobium ceracifolium (Barb.Rodr.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cladobium majus Hoehne & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cladobium oliganthum Hoehne & Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Lankesterella ceracifolia (also called Starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that typically grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Americas and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams. It has small, star-shaped flowers with white petals and yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Lankesterella ceracifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, fragrant, with 5 petals, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, ovoid, about 2.5 mm in diameter. Seedlings: Cotyledons obovate, about 4 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lankesterella ceracifolia is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. It prefers partial shade and moderate water.

Where to Find Lankesterella ceracifolia

Lankesterella ceracifolia is native to West Africa. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Lankesterella ceracifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lankesterella ceracifolia?

Lankesterella ceracifolia

What type of plant is Lankesterella ceracifolia?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Lankesterella ceracifolia native to?

It is native to tropical Africa

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-107849: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.