Ceratostema grandiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
597153
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 4: t. 383 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596485
Common Names
- Large-Flowered Ceratostema
- Ceratostema Grandiflorum
- Ceratostema Grandiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceratostema grandiflorum (also called Grandiflorum, 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 grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceratostema grandiflorum has white flowers with a yellow center and a star-shaped seed head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceratostema grandiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can be grown in a rock garden or in a container.
Where to Find Ceratostema grandiflorum
Ceratostema grandiflorum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Ceratostema grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema grandiflorum?
Ceratostema grandiflorum
What is the common name of Ceratostema grandiflorum?
Large-flowered Hook Sedge
What type of soil does Ceratostema grandiflorum prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
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
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.