Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoerold
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 316 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596547
Common Names
- Weberbauer's Ceratostema
- Ceratostema Weberbaueri
- Ceratostema Weberbauer
Description
Ceratostema weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Bellflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and bell-shaped, pink flowers. It is native to Peru and grows in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Ceratostema weberbaueri is an evergreen shrub that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and pink flowers. It is also a popular choice for hedges and borders. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soils. It is also a good choice for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ceratostema weberbaueri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceratostema weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri
Ceratostema weberbaueri is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ceratostema weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostema weberbaueri?
Ceratostema weberbaueri
What is the common name of Ceratostema weberbaueri?
Weberbauer's Ceratostema
Where is Ceratostema weberbaueri native to?
South America
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
Rudolf Hoerold: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoerold' in the authors string.