Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
dichogamum
ID:
597142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. 26: 10 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596474

Common Names

  • Two-Sex Ceratostema
  • Ceratostema Dichogamum
  • Ceratostema Dichogama

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Description

Ceratostema dichogamum (also called Dichogamum, 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 dichogamum 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 dichogamum 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 dichogamum is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 30 cm tall. The shrub should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Ceratostema dichogamum

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

Ceratostema dichogamum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema dichogamum?

Ceratostema dichogamum is native to the tropical forests of Ecuador.

What is the optimal soil type for Ceratostema dichogamum?

Ceratostema dichogamum prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Ceratostema dichogamum?

Ceratostema dichogamum 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