Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
zippeliana
ID:
598617

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

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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.

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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 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,

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