Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
macrocarpum
ID:
598618

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 86 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597950



Common Names

  • Ceriosperma macrocarpum
  • Ceriosperma
  • Ceriosperma Vine


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Description

Ceriosperma macrocarpum (also called Large-Fruited Ceriosperma, among many other common names) is a mangrove species native to India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea. It is found in coastal, brackish habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceriosperma macrocarpum 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 Ceriosperma macrocarpum are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceriosperma macrocarpum 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 Ceriosperma macrocarpum

Ceriosperma macrocarpum can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Ceriosperma macrocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceriosperma macrocarpum?

Ceriosperma macrocarpum

What is the common name of Ceriosperma macrocarpum?

Large-fruited Ceriosperma

What is the natural habitat of Ceriosperma macrocarpum?

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

Species in the Ceriosperma genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2712638: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.