Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenericaulis
ID:
834733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 192 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834068

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis tenericaulis
  • Tenericaulis Ceratostylis
  • Ceratostylis tenericaulis

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Description

Ceratostylis tenericaulis (also called Soft-stemmed 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 tenericaulis 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 tenericaulis is small and yellow-green in color. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender with a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis tenericaulis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a small, evergreen plant with thin, delicate leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow center. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ceratostylis tenericaulis

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

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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