Ceraria pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
353951
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pillans) G.D.Rowley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bradleya 14: 82 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353283
Common Names
- Pygmaea
- Ceraria Pygmaea
- Ceraria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Portulacaria pygmaea Pillans [unknown]
Description
Ceraria pygmaea (also called Pygmy 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 pygmaea 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 pygmaea 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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Ceraria pygmaea 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 pygmaea
Ceraria pygmaea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ceraria pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceraria pygmaea?
Ceraria pygmaea
What is the common name of Ceraria pygmaea?
Pygmy Rush
What is the habitat of Ceraria pygmaea?
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-232787: Based on the initial data import
Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
Neville Stuart Pillans (1884-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillans' in the authors string.