Ceratostema ferreyrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferreyrae
ID:
597147
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 67: 487 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596479
Common Names
- Ferreyra's Ceratostema
- Ceratostema Ferreyrae
- Ceratostema Ferreyra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceratostema ferreyrae (also called Ferreyrae, 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 ferreyrae 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 ferreyrae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceratostema ferreyrae is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 1” tall but spreads to 12” wide or more. It is native to rocky places in South America. It features small, white, star-like flowers in spring. It is best grown in well-drained, average to poor soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Ceratostema ferreyrae
Ceratostema ferreyrae is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Ceratostema ferreyrae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema ferreyrae?
Ceratostema ferreyrae is native to the tropical forests of Ecuador.
What is the optimal soil type for Ceratostema ferreyrae?
Ceratostema ferreyrae prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Ceratostema ferreyrae?
Ceratostema ferreyrae 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
References
James Leonard Luteyn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luteyn' in the authors string.