Ceraria namaquensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
namaquensis
ID:
353950
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) H.Pearson & Stephens
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. 9: 33 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353282
Common Names
- Namaquensis
- Ceraria Namaquensis
- Ceraria
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- Ceraria gariepina H.Pearson & Stephens [unknown]
- Portulacaria namaquensis Sond. [unknown]
- Ceraria gariepina Pears. & Steph. [deprecated]
Description
Ceraria namaquensis (also called Namaqua Waxflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ceraria namaquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceraria namaquensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceraria namaquensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Ceraria namaquensis
Ceraria namaquensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ceraria namaquensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceraria namaquensis?
Ceraria namaquensis
What is the common name of Ceraria namaquensis?
Namaqua Rush
What is the habitat of Ceraria namaquensis?
Coastal areas, dunes, and rocky outcrops
Species in the Ceraria genus
Species in the Didiereaceae family
Alluaudia ascendens, Alluaudia comosa, Alluaudia dumosa, Alluaudia humbertii, Alluaudia montagnacii, Alluaudia procera, Alluaudiopsis fiherenensis, Alluaudiopsis marnieriana, Calyptrotheca somalensis, Calyptrotheca taitensis, Ceraria carrissoana, Ceraria fruticulosa, Ceraria longipedunculata, Ceraria namaquensis, Ceraria pygmaea, Ceraria kuneneana, Ceraria kaokoensis, Decarya madagascariensis, Didierea madagascariensis, Didierea trollii, Portulacaria afra, Portulacaria armiana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232786: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Henry Harold Welch Pearson (1870-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Pearson' in the authors string.
Edith Layard Stephens (1884-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephens' in the authors string.