Status:
valid
Authors:
Holttum
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 13(3): 450 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034835
Common Names
- Cerosora sumatrana
- Sumatran Cerosora
- Sumatrana Cerosora
Description
Cerosora sumatrana (also called 'Sumatran Cerosora', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows up to 5 m tall and has a rounded crown with small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, open forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cerosora sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Cerosora sumatrana has small white flowers. Seed: The seed of Cerosora sumatrana is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Cerosora sumatrana are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cerosora sumatrana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Cerosora sumatrana
Cerosora sumatrana is native to Indonesia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra.
Species in the Cerosora genus
Species in the Pteridaceae family