Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
curranii
ID:
835793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Tirveng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 456 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835128

Common Names

  • Ceriscoides curranii
  • Curran's Ceriscoides
  • Curran's Ceriscoides

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Description

Ceriscoides curranii (also called Curran's Ceriscoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial flowering plant native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in a clumping pattern. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ceriscoides curranii is a plant species found in tropical regions of Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceriscoides curranii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceriscoides curranii is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Ceriscoides curranii

Ceriscoides curranii can be found in Mexico.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-37234: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Deva D. Tirvengadum (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirveng.' in the authors string.