Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congensis
ID:
835525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 448 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834860

Common Names

  • Cercestis congensis
  • Congensis Cercestis
  • Cercestis congensis

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Description

Cercestis congensis (also called 'Congo Cercestis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cercestis congensis is a popular houseplant and is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cercestis congensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cercestis congensis is a tropical plant native to Congo. It can be grown in a potting mix that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and bark chips. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the offsets or by seed.

Where to Find Cercestis congensis

Cercestis congensis is native to Congo and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Cercestis congensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cercestis congensis?

Cercestis congensis

What is the common name of Cercestis congensis?

Congo Cercestis

What is the natural habitat of Cercestis congensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central Africa

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86540-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.