Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hepperi
ID:
917704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 445 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917039

Common Names

  • Cercestis hepperi
  • Hepperi Cercestis
  • Cercestis

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Description

Cercestis hepperi (also called Hepper's Cercestis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white-veined leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cercestis hepperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in dry conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cercestis hepperi flower is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cercestis hepperi is a species of shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated from root cuttings.

Where to Find Cercestis hepperi

Cercestis hepperi is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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