Ceratostema odoratissimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odoratissimum
ID:
597179
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd. ex Klotzsch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 24: 31 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596511
Common Names
- Ceratostema Odoratissimum
- Fragrant Ceratostema
- Fragrant Bottlebrush
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Ceratostema odoratissimum (also called Fragrant 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 odoratissimum 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 odoratissimum 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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Ceratostema odoratissimum 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 odoratissimum
Ceratostema odoratissimum is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.
Ceratostema odoratissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema odoratissimum?
Ceratostema odoratissimum
What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema odoratissimum?
It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.
What are the common names of Ceratostema odoratissimum?
It is commonly known as the Fragrant 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
References
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.