Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
835464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Van Heurck & Müll.Arg.) Boiteau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 10: 223 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834799

Common Names

  • Cerberiopsis Obtusifolia
  • Obtusifolia Orchid
  • Obtusifolia Cerberiopsis

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Description

Cerberiopsis obtusifolia (also called 'Blunt-Leaved Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with thin, wiry stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cerberiopsis obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cerberiopsis obtusifolia has small, yellow-green flowers with red anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thick, with broad, fleshy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerberiopsis obtusifolia is a species of succulent native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen succulent that grows in dry, arid climates. It is best grown in a potting mix of sand and perlite. It prefers bright, direct light and should be watered sparingly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cerberiopsis obtusifolia

Cerberiopsis obtusifolia is native to South America. It can be found in the wild growing in moist, shady forests.

Cerberiopsis obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerberiopsis obtusifolia?

Cerberiopsis obtusifolia

What is the common name of Cerberiopsis obtusifolia?

Obtusifolia Cerberiopsis

What is the natural habitat of Cerberiopsis obtusifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions in Asia

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-37199: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Henri Ferdinand Van Heurck (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Heurck' in the authors string.
Pierre Boiteau (1911-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiteau' in the authors string.