Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
597137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 553 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596469

Common Names

  • Heart-Leaf Ceratostema
  • Ceratostema Cordifolium
  • Ceratostema Cordifolia

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Description

Ceratostema cordifolium (also called Heart-Leaf 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 cordifolium 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 cordifolium 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 cordifolium 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 cordifolium

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

Ceratostema cordifolium FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Ceratostema cordifolium?

Ceratostema cordifolium prefers a slightly acidic soil pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the best way to propagate Ceratostema cordifolium?

Ceratostema cordifolium can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

How much light does Ceratostema cordifolium need?

Ceratostema cordifolium prefers bright, indirect light.

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