Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
598600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.T.White) Ballment, T.J.Sm. & J.A.Stoddart

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 1: 395 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597932



Common Names

  • Ceriops australis
  • Australian Mangrove
  • Ceriops Mangrove


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Synonyms

  • Ceriops tagal australis C.T.White [unknown]

Description

Ceriops australis (also called Australian Ceriops, among many other common names) is a mangrove species native to Australia and New Zealand. It is found in coastal, brackish habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ceriops australis 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

Flower of Ceriops australis is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceriops australis 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 Ceriops australis

Ceriops australis can be found in the coastal regions of Australia.

Ceriops australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceriops australis?

Ceriops australis

What is the common name of Ceriops australis?

Australian Ceriops

What is the natural habitat of Ceriops australis?

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

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2712620: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
E.R. Ballment: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ballment' in the authors string.
T.J. Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
J.A. Stoddart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Stoddart' in the authors string.