Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
gemina
ID:
598627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 16: 53. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597959

Common Names

  • Cerochlamys gemina
  • Cerochlamys
  • Cerochlamys Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum geminum (L.Bolus) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Ruschia gemina L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Cerochlamys gemina (also called Twin-Flowered Cerochlamys, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cerochlamys gemina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cerochlamys gemina are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerochlamys gemina is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Cerochlamys gemina

Cerochlamys gemina can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Cerochlamys gemina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerochlamys gemina?

Cerochlamys gemina

What is the common name of Cerochlamys gemina?

Twin-flowered Cerochlamys

What is the natural habitat of Cerochlamys gemina?

It is native to Australia, where it grows in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Cerochlamys genus

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000597959: Based on the initial data import