Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pilgerianum
ID:
597189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoerold

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 318 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596521

Common Names

  • Ceratostema Pilgerianum
  • Pilger's Ceratostema
  • Pilger's Bottlebrush

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Description

Ceratostema pilgerianum (also called Pilger's 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 pilgerianum 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 pilgerianum 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 pilgerianum 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 pilgerianum

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

Ceratostema pilgerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostema pilgerianum?

Ceratostema pilgerianum

What is the common name of Ceratostema pilgerianum?

Pilger's Hook Sedge

What type of soil does Ceratostema pilgerianum 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