Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cutucuensis
ID:
1230949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 249–250 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230287

Common Names

  • Ceratostema cutucuensis
  • Cutucu Ceratostema
  • Cutucu-Ceratostema

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Description

Ceratostema cutucuensis (also called 'Cutucu Ceratostema' and 'Cutucu Ericaceae', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of about 2 m. Its leaves are obovate and dark green in color. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostema cutucuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostema cutucuensis is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostema cutucuensis is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and mist them regularly. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Ceratostema cutucuensis

Ceratostema cutucuensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Ceratostema cutucuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema cutucuensis?

Ceratostema cutucuensis

What is the common name of Ceratostema cutucuensis?

Cutucuensis

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema cutucuensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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