Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 227. 1950.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597961
Common Names
- Cerochlamys pachyphylla
- Cerochlamys
- Cerochlamys Plant
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum pachyphyllum L.Bolus [unknown]
- Cerochlamys pachyphylla albiflora H.Jacobsen [invalid]
Description
Cerochlamys pachyphylla (also called Thick-Leaved 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 pachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a houseplant. It can also be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cerochlamys pachyphylla are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cerochlamys pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla
Cerochlamys pachyphylla can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.
Cerochlamys pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cerochlamys pachyphylla?
Cerochlamys pachyphylla
What is the common name of Cerochlamys pachyphylla?
Thick-leaved Cerochlamys
What is the natural habitat of Cerochlamys pachyphylla?
It is native to Australia, where it grows in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Cerochlamys genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family