Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
833416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 73 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832751

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis brachyphylla
  • Brachyphylla Ceratostylis
  • Brachyphylla Orchid

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Description

Ceratostylis brachyphylla (also called Short-leaved Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, open habitats such as woodlands and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used to make furniture and paper products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis brachyphylla has small white flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The seeds are small, wingless capsules that are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small and slender with long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis brachyphylla is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ceratostylis brachyphylla

Ceratostylis brachyphylla can be found in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Ceratostylis brachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis brachyphylla?

Ceratostylis brachyphylla

What is the common name of Ceratostylis brachyphylla?

Short-leaved Ceratostylis

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis brachyphylla?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36995: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.