Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 110: 404 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593000
Common Names
- Celerina seyrigii
- Seyrig's Celerina
- Seyrig Celerina
Description
Celerina seyrigii (also called Seyrig's Celerina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady places, such as near streams or in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Celerina seyrigii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Celerina seyrigii are small, yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Celerina seyrigii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and sheltered from strong winds.
Where to Find Celerina seyrigii
Celerina seyrigii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Celerina seyrigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Celerina seyrigii?
Celerina seyrigii
What is the common name of Celerina seyrigii?
Seyrigii Celerina
What is the native range of Celerina seyrigii?
China
Species in the Celerina genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
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Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,