Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
597206

Status:
valid

Authors:
André

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 17: t. 9 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596538

Common Names

  • Ceratostema Speciosum
  • Showy Ceratostema
  • Showy Bottlebrush

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Synonyms

  • Ceratostema campii A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Pellegrinia speciosa (André) Sleumer [valid]
  • Plutarchia speciosa (André) A.C.Sm. [valid]

Description

Ceratostema speciosum (also called Chilean bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile. It grows in moist, shady forests, and has dark green, glossy leaves and bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostema speciosum 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 Ceratostema speciosum flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratostema speciosum 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 speciosum

Ceratostema speciosum can be found in tropical regions of South America, such as Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Ceratostema speciosum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ceratostema speciosum?

Ceratostema speciosum is native to the tropical forests of Ecuador.

What is the optimal soil type for Ceratostema speciosum?

Ceratostema speciosum prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Ceratostema speciosum?

Ceratostema speciosum 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