Ceratostema longiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflorum
ID:
597162
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl. ex Lem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
in Fl. des Serres Ser. I, iv. (1848) 346b.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596494
Common Names
- Long-Flowered Ceratostema
- Ceratostema Longiflorum
- Ceratostema Longiflora
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- Anthopterus longiflorus Benth. [valid]
Description
Ceratostema longiflorum (also called Longiflorum, 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 longiflorum 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 longiflorum 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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Ceratostema longiflorum is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Ceratostema longiflorum
Ceratostema longiflorum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Ceratostema longiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema longiflorum?
Ceratostema longiflorum
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema longiflorum?
It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.
What are the common names of Ceratostema longiflorum?
It is commonly known as the Long-flowered Ceratostema.
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.