Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
incognita
ID:
833904

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Atwood & J.Beckner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 19: 265 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000833239

Common Names

  • Unknown Ceratostylis
  • Unknown Ceratostylis Orchid
  • Ceratostylis Incognita

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Description

Ceratostylis incognita (also called Unknown Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves with a waxy texture and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in streambanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis incognita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis incognita has a small, white flower with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with a small, round leaf at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis incognita is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is usually propagated by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Ceratostylis incognita

Ceratostylis incognita is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia and Ecuador.

Ceratostylis incognita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostylis incognita?

Ceratostylis incognita

What is the common name of Ceratostylis incognita?

Unknown ceratostylis

Where is Ceratostylis incognita native to?

New Guinea

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-37042: Based on the initial data import
John T. Atwood (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Atwood' in the authors string.