Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
oblongifolium
ID:
597178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7: 553 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596510

Common Names

  • Ceratostema Oblongifolium
  • Oblong-Leaved Ceratostema
  • Oblong-Leaved Bottlebrush

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Description

Ceratostema oblongifolium (also called Oblong-leaved 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 white 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 oblongifolium 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

The flower of Ceratostema oblongifolium is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostema oblongifolium 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 oblongifolium

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

Ceratostema oblongifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema oblongifolium?

Ceratostema oblongifolium

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema oblongifolium?

It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.

What are the common names of Ceratostema oblongifolium?

It is commonly known as the Oblong-leaved 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