Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kerigomnensis
ID:
833968

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 466 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833303

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis kerigomnensis
  • Kerigomnensis Ceratostylis
  • Kerigomnensis Ceratostylis

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Description

Ceratostylis kerigomnensis (also called Kerigomnensis Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, tubular flowers and is found in wet montane forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis kerigomnensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis kerigomnensis has small white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis kerigomnensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Ceratostylis kerigomnensis

Ceratostylis kerigomnensis is native to the Amazonian region of South America.

Ceratostylis kerigomnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis kerigomnensis?

Ceratostylis kerigomnensis

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis kerigomnensis?

It is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.

How big does Ceratostylis kerigomnensis grow?

It can reach up to 2 feet in height and 2 feet in width.

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-37048: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.