Ceratostigma stapfianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stapfianum
ID:
597227
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hosseus
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 28(2): 423 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596559
Common Names
- Ceratostigma stapfianum
- Stapf's Plumbago
- Chinese Plumbago
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceratostigma stapfianum (also called Stapf's 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 stapfianum 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 stapfianum 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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Ceratostigma stapfianum 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 stapfianum
Ceratostigma stapfianum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ceratostigma stapfianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostigma stapfianum?
Ceratostigma stapfianum
What is the common name of Ceratostigma stapfianum?
Stapf's Ceratostigma
Where is Ceratostigma stapfianum native to?
Asia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2711294: Based on the initial data import
Carl Curt Hosseus (1878-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosseus' in the authors string.