Status:
valid
Authors:
Sheue, H.G.Liu, C.C.Tsai & Yuen P.Yang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 51: 238 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746285
Common Names
- False Ceriops
- False Mangrove
- False Mangrove Tree
Description
Ceriops pseudodecandra (also called False-Decandra Ceriops, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhizophoraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in mangrove forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ceriops pseudodecandra is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceriops pseudodecandra has white flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceriops pseudodecandra is a perennial shrub native to South Asia. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Ceriops pseudodecandra
Ceriops pseudodecandra is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Ceriops pseudodecandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceriops pseudodecandra?
Ceriops pseudodecandra
What is the common name of Ceriops pseudodecandra?
False Ceriops
What is the natural habitat of Ceriops pseudodecandra?
Tropical forests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Ceriops genus
Species in the Rhizophoraceae family
Anopyxis klaineana,
Blepharistemma membranifolium,
Bruguiera cylindrica,
Bruguiera exaristata,
Bruguiera gymnorhiza,
Bruguiera hainesii,
Bruguiera parviflora,
Bruguiera sexangula,
Bruguiera rhynchopetala,
Bruguieria rhedii,
Carallia borneensis,
Carallia brachiata,
Carallia calophylloidea,
Carallia calycina,
Carallia coriifolia,
Carallia eugenioidea,
Carallia garciniifolia,
Carallia hulstijnii,
Carallia longipes,
Carallia orophila,
Carallia papuana,
Carallia paucinervia,
Carallia pectinifolia,
Carallia suffruticosa,
Cassipourea alternifolia,
Cassipourea nana,
Cassipourea ndambiana,
Cassipourea adamauensis,
Cassipourea adami,
Cassipourea afzelii,
Cassipourea annobonensis,
Cassipourea barteri,
Cassipourea calimensis,
Cassipourea carringtoniana,
Cassipourea celastroides,
Cassipourea ceylanica,
Cassipourea congensis,
Cassipourea delphinensis,
Cassipourea dinklagei,
Cassipourea eketensis,
Cassipourea elliptica,
Cassipourea ellipticifolia,
Cassipourea euryoides,
Cassipourea evrardii,
Cassipourea fanshawei,
Cassipourea firestoneana,
Cassipourea flanaganii,
Cassipourea floribunda,
Cassipourea glomerata,
Cassipourea gossweileri,
References
Chiou-Rong Sheue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sheue' in the authors string.
H.G. Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Liu' in the authors string.
Chi Chu Tsai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Tsai' in the authors string.