Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
834664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 71 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833999

Common Names

  • Sphaerocephala Ceratostylis
  • Ceratostylis sphaerocephala
  • Ceratostylis sphaerocephala var. sphaerocephala

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Description

Ceratostylis sphaerocephala (also called Round-headed Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a terrestrial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis sphaerocephala is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostylis sphaerocephala is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala

Ceratostylis sphaerocephala can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Ceratostylis sphaerocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis sphaerocephala?

Ceratostylis sphaerocephala

What is the common name of Ceratostylis sphaerocephala?

Sphaerocephala

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis sphaerocephala?

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-37119: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.