Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
laevis
ID:
925069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) A.Meeuse

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 8: 20 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924404

Common Names

  • Smooth Ceratiosicyos
  • Smooth Cucumber
  • Smooth Cucumis

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Description

Ceratiosicyos laevis (also called Smooth Ceratiosicyos, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratiosicyos laevis is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a unique and attractive flower that is a deep purple-red color. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in areas with dry soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratiosicyos laevis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratiosicyos laevis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ceratiosicyos laevis

Ceratiosicyos laevis can be found in the tropical forests of South Africa.

Species in the Ceratiosicyos genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Adrianus Dirk Jacob Meeuse (1914-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Meeuse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56878-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.