Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pensile
ID:
597187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 58 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596519

Common Names

  • Ceratostema Pensile
  • Pendant Ceratostema
  • Pendant Bottlebrush

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Synonyms

  • Periclesia pensilis A.C.Sm. [valid]

Description

Ceratostema pensile (also called Pendulous 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 pensile is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and in borders. The leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostema pensile 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 pensile 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 pensile

Ceratostema pensile is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be found in parts of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Ceratostema pensile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema pensile?

Ceratostema pensile

What is the common name of Ceratostema pensile?

Pendulous Hook Sedge

What type of soil does Ceratostema pensile prefer?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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