Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
colombianum
ID:
597136

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 130 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596468

Common Names

  • Colombian Ceratostema
  • Ceratostema Colombiana
  • Ceratostema Colombianum

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Description

Ceratostema colombianum (also called Colombian 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 colombianum is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders. The leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratostema colombianum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostema colombianum 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 colombianum

Ceratostema colombianum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Ceratostema colombianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema colombianum?

Ceratostema colombianum

What is the common name of Ceratostema colombianum?

Colombianum

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema colombianum?

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