Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
megalobum
ID:
597171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54: 221 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596503

Common Names

  • Ceratostema Megalobum
  • Large-Lobed Ceratostema
  • Large-Lobed Bottlebrush

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Description

Ceratostema megalobum (also called Red-flowered Ceratostema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and bright red flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, where it grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostema megalobum 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 megalobum 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 megalobum 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 megalobum

Ceratostema megalobum is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.

Ceratostema megalobum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema megalobum?

Ceratostema megalobum

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema megalobum?

It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.

What are the common names of Ceratostema megalobum?

It is commonly known as the Large-lobed 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