Ceraria carrissoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carrissoana
ID:
353946
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell & Mendonça
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2.A, 53: 309 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353278
Common Names
- Carrissoana
- Ceraria Carrissoana
- Ceraria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceraria carrissoana (also called Carrisso's Waxflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ceraria carrissoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceraria carrissoana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Ceraria carrissoana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Ceraria carrissoana
Ceraria carrissoana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ceraria carrissoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceraria carrissoana?
Ceraria carrissoana
What is the common name of Ceraria carrissoana?
Carrissoana Ceraria
What is the growth habit of Ceraria carrissoana?
It is a small shrub with a spreading habit.
Species in the Ceraria genus
Species in the Didiereaceae family
Alluaudia ascendens, Alluaudia comosa, Alluaudia dumosa, Alluaudia humbertii, Alluaudia montagnacii, Alluaudia procera, Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis, Alluaudiopsis marnieriana, Calyptrotheca somalensis, Calyptrotheca taitensis, Ceraria carrissoana, Ceraria fruticulosa, Ceraria longipedunculata, Ceraria namaquensis, Ceraria pygmaea, Ceraria kuneneana, Ceraria kaokoensis, Decarya madagascariensis, Didierea madagascariensis, Didierea trollii, Portulacaria afra, Portulacaria armiana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232782: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.