Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
plumbaginoides
ID:
597224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. China Bor. : 55 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596556

Common Names

  • Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
  • Plumbago
  • Leadwort

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Synonyms

  • Plumbago larpentae Lindl. [unknown]
  • Valoradia plumbaginoides Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (also called Plumbago, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, blue flowers in late summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in woodlands, meadows, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ceratostigma plumbaginoides 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

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagate by seed, cuttings, or division. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostigma plumbaginoides?

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

What is the common name of Ceratostigma plumbaginoides?

Plumbago-like Ceratostigma

Where is Ceratostigma plumbaginoides native to?

Asia

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

References