Ceratostema calycinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycinum
ID:
597131
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 281 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596463
Common Names
- Calyceous Ceratostema
- Ceratostema
- Calyceous Waxflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceratostema calycinum (also called Calyx 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 calycinum 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 calycinum has small, white flowers that are star-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have round, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceratostema calycinum 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 calycinum
Ceratostema calycinum is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.
Ceratostema calycinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema calycinum?
Ceratostema calycinum
What is the common name of Ceratostema calycinum?
Calycinum
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema calycinum?
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
References
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.