Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
amplexicaule
ID:
597121

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 462 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596453

Common Names

  • Ceratostema amplexicaule
  • Amplexicaule Christmas Bush
  • Amplexicaule Bush

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Description

Ceratostema amplexicaule (also called Clasping 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 amplexicaule 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 amplexicaule 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 amplexicaule 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 amplexicaule

Ceratostema amplexicaule is native to eastern Australia.

Ceratostema amplexicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema amplexicaule?

Ceratostema amplexicaule

What is the common name of Ceratostema amplexicaule?

Amplexicaule

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema amplexicaule?

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