Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 2: 41 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834148
Common Names
- Ceratostylis tricallifera
- Tricallifera Ceratostylis
- Ceratostylis tricallifera
Description
Ceratostylis tricallifera (also called Three-spined 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 tricallifera is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a food source, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceratostylis tricallifera is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceratostylis tricallifera is a terrestrial orchid native to Thailand. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Ceratostylis tricallifera
Ceratostylis tricallifera can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Ceratostylis tricallifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis tricallifera?
Ceratostylis tricallifera
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostylis tricallifera?
Indonesia
What is the flower shape of Ceratostylis tricallifera?
Small, tubular
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,