Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
alatum
ID:
597119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoerold) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 281 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596451

Common Names

  • Ceratostema alatum
  • Alatum Christmas Bush
  • Alatum Bush

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Synonyms

  • Englerodoxa alata Hoerold [valid]

Description

Ceratostema alatum (also called Winged Ceratostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous shrub native to South America. It has ovate leaves and small pink flowers. It is found in moist and shady places, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostema alatum is a shrub native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional Aboriginal medicine for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostema alatum has small, white flowers with four petals and a prominent central stamen. The seed is a small, black, round nut, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostema alatum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ceratostema alatum

Ceratostema alatum is native to eastern Australia.

Ceratostema alatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema alatum?

Ceratostema alatum

What is the common name of Ceratostema alatum?

Alatum

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema alatum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Ceratostema genus

Ceratostema alatum, Ceratostema amplexicaule, Ceratostema andreana, Ceratostema auriculatum, Ceratostema biflorum, Ceratostema bracteolatum, Ceratostema buxifolium, Ceratostema callistum, Ceratostema calycinum, Ceratostema charianthum, Ceratostema coccineum, Ceratostema colombianum, Ceratostema cordifolium, Ceratostema coronaria, Ceratostema coronarium, Ceratostema cutucuense, Ceratostema cutucuensis, Ceratostema dichogamum, Ceratostema ellipticum, Ceratostema emarginatum, Ceratostema fasciculatum, Ceratostema ferreyrae, Ceratostema flexuosum, Ceratostema glans, Ceratostema graebnerianum, Ceratostema grandiflorum, Ceratostema harmsianum, Ceratostema hirsutum, Ceratostema hookeri, Ceratostema lanceolatum, Ceratostema lanigerum, Ceratostema lobbii, Ceratostema longiflorum, Ceratostema longipedicellatum, Ceratostema loranthiflorum, Ceratostema macbrydeorum, Ceratostema madisonii, Ceratostema mandonii, Ceratostema megabracteatum, Ceratostema megalobum, Ceratostema microphyllum, Ceratostema nodosum, Ceratostema nubigena, Ceratostema oblongifolium, Ceratostema odoratissimum, Ceratostema oellgaardii, Ceratostema oyacachiensis, Ceratostema pearcei, Ceratostema pedunculatum, Ceratostema pendens,

Species in the Ericaceae family