Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden
Source:
tro
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 92: , t. 5575 1866
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270451
Common Names
- Ceratostema coronarium
- Crown Ceratostema
- Crown Plant
Description
Ceratostema coronarium (also called Chilean Bellflower, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Chile. It has a dense, spreading crown and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ceratostema coronarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which are used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceratostema coronarium has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are followed by small, red berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceratostema coronarium is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Ceratostema coronarium
Ceratostema coronarium can be found in Peru and Bolivia.
Ceratostema coronarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema coronarium?
Ceratostema coronarium
What is the common name of Ceratostema coronarium?
Coronarium
What type of plant is Ceratostema coronarium?
Shrub
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