Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 20: 137 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596500
Common Names
- Ceratostema Mandonii
- Mandon's Ceratostema
- Mandon's Bottlebrush
Description
Ceratostema mandonii (also called Mandonii, 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 mandonii 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 mandonii 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 mandonii 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 mandonii
Ceratostema mandonii is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Ceratostema mandonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema mandonii?
Ceratostema mandonii
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema mandonii?
It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.
What are the common names of Ceratostema mandonii?
It is commonly known as the Mandon'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