Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
minus
ID:
597220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf ex Prain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 44: 7 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596552



Common Names

  • Ceratostigma minus
  • Chinese Plumbago
  • Hardy Plumbago


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Synonyms

  • Ceratostigma minus lasaense T.X.Peng [unknown]

Description

Ceratostigma minus (also called Small 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 minus 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 minus 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 minus 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 minus

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

Ceratostigma minus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratostigma minus?

Ceratostigma minus

What is the common name of Ceratostigma minus?

Small Ceratostigma

Where is Ceratostigma minus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2711288: 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.