Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
silvicola
ID:
597204

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 363 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596536

Common Names

  • Ceratostema Silvicola
  • Woodland Ceratostema
  • Woodland Bottlebrush

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Description

Ceratostema silvicola (also called Forest Ceratostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Ecuador and Peru. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostema silvicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ceratostema silvicola is a small, tubular, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostema silvicola is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has small, leathery, oval-shaped leaves. It produces small, white flowers in the spring and summer. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Ceratostema silvicola

Ceratostema silvicola can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ceratostema silvicola FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema silvicola?

Ceratostema silvicola is native to the tropical forests of Ecuador.

What is the optimal soil type for Ceratostema silvicola?

Ceratostema silvicola prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Ceratostema silvicola?

Ceratostema silvicola prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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