Nematanthus sericeus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericeus
ID:
1042354
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hanst.) Chautems
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Candollea 39: 299 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041692
Common Names
- Nematanthus sericeus
- Sericeus Nematanthus
- Sericeus Nematanthus Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nematanthus sericeus (also called 'Sericeus Nematanthus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Nematanthus sericeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Nematanthus sericeus is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nematanthus sericeus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Nematanthus sericeus
Nematanthus sericeus is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical regions of the country.
Species in the Nematanthus genus
Nematanthus teixeiranus, Nematanthus bradei, Nematanthus punctatus, Nematanthus albus, Nematanthus kautskyi, Nematanthus pycnophyllus, Nematanthus wiehleri, Nematanthus sericeus, Nematanthus kuhlmannii, Nematanthus mattosianus, Nematanthus wettsteinii, Nematanthus gregarius, Nematanthus lanceolatus, Nematanthus crassifolius, Nematanthus corticola, Nematanthus strigillosus, Nematanthus villosus, Nematanthus hirtellus, Nematanthus fissus, Nematanthus australis, Nematanthus brasiliensis, Nematanthus fluminensis, Nematanthus fornix, Nematanthus fritschii, Nematanthus jolyanus, Nematanthus maculatus, Nematanthus mirabilis, Nematanthus monanthos, Nematanthus serpens, Nematanthus striatus, Nematanthus tessmannii, Nematanthus exsertus,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373171: Based on the initial data import
Johannes von Hanstein (1822-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanst.' in the authors string.
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.