Status:
valid
Authors:
Kük. ex S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 54: 71 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353015
Common Names
- Caustis blakei
- Blakei Caustis
- Caustis Blake
Description
Caustis blakei (also called Caustis blakei, among many other common names) is a terrestrial grass native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, usually trees. The plant has a rosette of long, pointed leaves that are bright green in color. It produces a tall, upright flower spike with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Caustis blakei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Caustis blakei sub. blakei
Caustis blakei sub. macrantha M.E.Johnst. & J.H.Webber
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caustis blakei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caustis blakei is a tropical plant that is best propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light until they have established roots. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Caustis blakei
Caustis blakei is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Caustis blakei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caustis blakei?
Caustis blakei
What is the natural habitat of Caustis blakei?
Caustis blakei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Thailand, and Laos.
What is the flowering season of Caustis blakei?
Caustis blakei typically flowers in the spring and summer months.
Species in the Caustis genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303104-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].