Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cebolleta
ID:
833547

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 25: 28 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832882

Common Names

  • Cebolleta Ceratostylis
  • Cebolleta Orchid
  • Cebolleta Stylidium

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Description

Ceratostylis cebolleta (also called onion-shaped orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 30 centimeters in height. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves at the base. Native to Southeast Asia, it grows in moist forests on tree trunks and branches.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostylis cebolleta is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostylis cebolleta has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostylis cebolleta is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to plant in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Ceratostylis cebolleta is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Ceratostylis cebolleta

Ceratostylis cebolleta can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia and Delaware.

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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