Cercestis taiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bogner & Knecht
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 16: 331 (1994 publ. 1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834974
Common Names
- Cercestis taiensis
- Taiensis Cercestis
- Tai Cercestis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cercestis taiensis (also called Tai Cercestis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Taiwan. It has a thick, succulent stem and long, narrow, pointed leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cercestis taiensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and homes for its beautiful foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cercestis taiensis has a flower with a bright yellow bract and white flowers. The seed is a black, round-shaped berry. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cercestis taiensis 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 taiensis
Cercestis taiensis can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Species in the Cercestis genus
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982119-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.