Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
asperrimum
ID:
597218

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


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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2711286: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.