Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
cerasiformis
ID:
567099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stocks) A.Meeuse

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 8: 12 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566431

Common Names

  • Cerasiformis Rush
  • Cherry Rush
  • Cherry Wood Rush

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Synonyms

  • Pilogyne cerasiformis Stocks ex Aitch. [unknown]
  • Zehneria cerasiformis Stocks [unknown]
  • Blastania fimbristipula Kotschy & Peyr. [unknown]
  • Bryonia fimbristipula Fenzl ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ctenopsis cerasiformis (Stocks) Naudin [unknown]
  • Melothria fimbristipula (Kotschy & Peyr.) Roberty [unknown]
  • Ctenolepis cerasiformis (Stocks) Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Blastania cerasiformis (also called Cerasiform Blastania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Afromontane regions of Ethiopia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, with slender, erect stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Blastania cerasiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Blastania cerasiformis is white in colour, with a yellow centre, and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blastania cerasiformis is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Blastania cerasiformis

Blastania cerasiformis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Blastania cerasiformis FAQ

What type of soil is best for Blastania cerasiformis?

Blastania cerasiformis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Blastania cerasiformis need?

Blastania cerasiformis prefers partial shade.

How often should Blastania cerasiformis be watered?

Blastania cerasiformis should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Blastania genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

John Ellerton Stocks (1822-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stocks' in the authors string.
Adrianus Dirk Jacob Meeuse (1914-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Meeuse' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:291518-1: Based on the initial data import