Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cutucuense
ID:
597141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 249 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596473

Common Names

  • Cutucu Ceratostema
  • Ceratostema Cutucuense
  • Ceratostema Cutucuensis

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Description

Ceratostema cutucuense (also called Cutucuense, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Ecuador and Peru. It is found in montane forests and shrublands, at elevations of 1500–3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostema cutucuense 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

The flower of Ceratostema cutucuense is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostema cutucuense 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 cutucuense

Ceratostema cutucuense is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Ceratostema cutucuense FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema cutucuense?

Ceratostema cutucuense is native to the tropical forests of Ecuador.

What is the optimal soil type for Ceratostema cutucuense?

Ceratostema cutucuense prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Ceratostema cutucuense?

Ceratostema cutucuense prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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