Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alberteduardi
ID:
833241

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 464 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832576

Common Names

  • Ceratostylis alberteduardi
  • Albert Edward's Ceratostylis
  • Albert Edward's Stylidium

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Description

Ceratostylis alberteduardi (also called Albert Edward's Ceratostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has an upright, spreading crown. Its bark is gray-brown and scaly. It is found in moist soils in bottomlands, along streams, and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis alberteduardi is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostylis alberteduardi is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis alberteduardi is a deciduous shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ceratostylis alberteduardi

Ceratostylis alberteduardi can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Ceratostylis alberteduardi FAQ

What are the common names of Ceratostylis alberteduardi?

Albert Edward Ceratostylis

What is the natural range of Ceratostylis alberteduardi?

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

What is the typical height of Ceratostylis alberteduardi?

2-3 feet

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-36979: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.