Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
loranthiflorum
ID:
597164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 142 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596496

Common Names

  • Loranth-Flowered Ceratostema
  • Ceratostema Loranthiflorum
  • Ceratostema Loranthiflora

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Synonyms

  • Ceratostema chillacochense Danguy & Cherm. [valid]
  • Englerodoxa loranthiflora (Benth.) A.C.Sm. [valid]

Description

Ceratostema loranthiflorum (also called Loranthiflorum, 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 loranthiflorum 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 loranthiflorum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostema loranthiflorum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ceratostema loranthiflorum

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

Ceratostema loranthiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema loranthiflorum?

Ceratostema loranthiflorum

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema loranthiflorum?

It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.

What are the common names of Ceratostema loranthiflorum?

It is commonly known as the Mistletoe-flower 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