Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
macbrydeorum
ID:
597165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 242 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596497

Common Names

  • MacBryde's Ceratostema
  • Ceratostema Macbrydeorum
  • Ceratostema Macbrydeora

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Description

Ceratostema macbrydeorum (also called Macbrydeorum, 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 macbrydeorum 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 macbrydeorum 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 macbrydeorum 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 macbrydeorum

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

Ceratostema macbrydeorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema macbrydeorum?

Ceratostema macbrydeorum

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema macbrydeorum?

It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.

What are the common names of Ceratostema macbrydeorum?

It is commonly known as the MacBryde's 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