Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
835608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 8: 73 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834943

Common Names

  • Cercestis mirabilis
  • Mirabilis Cercestis
  • Miraculous Cercestis

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Description

Cercestis mirabilis (also called Wonderful 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 mirabilis 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 mirabilis 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 mirabilis is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. 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 mirabilis

Cercestis mirabilis is native to the Caribbean region and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Cercestis mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cercestis mirabilis?

Cercestis mirabilis

What are the common names of Cercestis mirabilis?

Miraculous cercestis

What is the native range of Cercestis mirabilis?

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

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
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:943021-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.