Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 6 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596457
Common Names
- Ceratostema biflorum
- Two-flowered Ceratostema
- Two-flowered Stemflower
Description
Ceratostema biflorum (also called Two-Flowered 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 biflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceratostema biflorum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceratostema biflorum 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 biflorum
Ceratostema biflorum is native to eastern Australia.
Ceratostema biflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema biflorum?
Ceratostema biflorum
What is the common name of Ceratostema biflorum?
Biflorum
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema biflorum?
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