Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parciflora
ID:
834304

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 23: 7 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833639

Common Names

  • Parciflora Ceratostylis
  • Ceratostylis parciflora
  • Ceratostylis parciflora var. parciflora

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Description

Ceratostylis parciflora (also called Parciflora 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 parciflora is a popular houseplant and is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostylis parciflora is small, white and has 4 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis parciflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 5°C.

Where to Find Ceratostylis parciflora

Ceratostylis parciflora can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ceratostylis parciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis parciflora?

Ceratostylis parciflora

What is the family of Ceratostylis parciflora?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis parciflora?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

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