Ceratostema longipedicellatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellatum
ID:
597163
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 56 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596495
Common Names
- Long-Stalked Ceratostema
- Ceratostema Longipedicellatum
- Ceratostema Longipedicellata
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Ceratostema longipedicellatum (also called Longipedicellatum, 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 longipedicellatum 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 longipedicellatum 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 longipedicellatum is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can tolerate light frosts and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Ceratostema longipedicellatum
Ceratostema longipedicellatum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Ceratostema longipedicellatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema longipedicellatum?
Ceratostema longipedicellatum
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema longipedicellatum?
It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.
What are the common names of Ceratostema longipedicellatum?
It is commonly known as the Long-stalked 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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.