Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 143 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597949
Common Names
- Ceriops zippeliana
- Zippel's Mangrove
- Ceriops Mangrove
Description
Ceriops zippeliana (also called Zippel's Ceriops, among many other common names) is a mangrove species native to India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea. It is found in coastal, brackish habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ceriops zippeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ceriops zippeliana are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceriops zippeliana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Ceriops zippeliana
Ceriops zippeliana can be found in the coastal regions of Australia.
Ceriops zippeliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceriops zippeliana?
Ceriops zippeliana
What is the common name of Ceriops zippeliana?
Zippel's Ceriops
What is the natural habitat of Ceriops zippeliana?
It is native to Australia, where it grows in moist, shady areas.
Species in the Ceriops genus
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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,
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