Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kamerunianus
ID:
835576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 182 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834911

Common Names

  • Cercestis kamerunianus
  • Cameroon Cercestis
  • Cameroon Bushy-top

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Description

Cercestis kamerunianus (also called Cameroon Cercestis, among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Central and West Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cercestis kamerunianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cercestis kamerunianus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cercestis kamerunianus is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Cameroon. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division of the offsets. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. The offsets can be divided and replanted in the same soil mix.

Where to Find Cercestis kamerunianus

Cercestis kamerunianus is native to Cameroon and can be found in tropical climates.

Cercestis kamerunianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cercestis kamerunianus?

Cercestis kamerunianus

What are the common names of Cercestis kamerunianus?

Cameroon cercestis

What is the native range of Cercestis kamerunianus?

Cameroon

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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86547-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.