Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittatus
ID:
835618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23C: 116 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834953

Common Names

  • Cercestis sagittatus
  • Sagittatus Cercestis
  • Arrow Cercestis

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Description

Cercestis sagittatus (also called Arrowhead 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 sagittatus 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 sagittatus 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 sagittatus is a species of succulent native to tropical Asia. It is an evergreen succulent that grows in dry, arid climates. It is best grown in a potting mix of sand and perlite. It prefers bright, direct light and should be watered sparingly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cercestis sagittatus

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

Cercestis sagittatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cercestis sagittatus?

Cercestis sagittatus

What are the common names of Cercestis sagittatus?

Arrow-shaped cercestis

What is the native range of Cercestis sagittatus?

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:86550-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.