Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
abyssinicum
ID:
597217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Asch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 288 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596549



Common Names

  • Abyssinian Ceratostigma
  • Ceratostigma Abyssinicum
  • Ceratostigma Abyssinica


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Synonyms

  • Ceratostigma speciosum Prain [unknown]
  • Valoradia abyssinica Hochst. [unknown]

Description

Ceratostigma abyssinicum (also called Abyssinian Plumbago, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Ethiopia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratostigma abyssinicum 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 abyssinicum 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 abyssinicum 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 Ceratostigma abyssinicum

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

Ceratostigma abyssinicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostigma abyssinicum?

Ceratostigma abyssinicum

What is the common name of Ceratostigma abyssinicum?

Abyssinian Ceratostigma

Where is Ceratostigma abyssinicum native to?

Africa

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,