Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf ex Prain
Source:
cmp
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 44: 6 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596550
Common Names
- Asper Ceratostigma
- Ceratostigma
- Asper Plumbago
Description
Ceratostigma asperrimum (also called Rough Ceratostigma, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ceratostigma asperrimum 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 asperrimum 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
Ceratostigma asperrimum 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 asperrimum
Ceratostigma asperrimum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ceratostigma asperrimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostigma asperrimum?
Ceratostigma asperrimum
What is the common name of Ceratostigma asperrimum?
Rough Ceratostigma
Where is Ceratostigma asperrimum native to?
Africa
Species in the Ceratostigma genus
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,