Status:
valid
Authors:
Luteyn
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 227 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596499
Common Names
- Ceratostema Madisonii
- Madison's Ceratostema
- Madison's Bottlebrush
Description
Ceratostema madisonii (also called Madisonii, 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 madisonii 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 madisonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceratostema madisonii is a small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers that appear in summer. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Ceratostema madisonii
Ceratostema madisonii is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Ceratostema madisonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema madisonii?
Ceratostema madisonii
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema madisonii?
It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.
What are the common names of Ceratostema madisonii?
It is commonly known as the Madison'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