Ceratostigma willmottianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
willmottianum
ID:
597229
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 140: t. 8591 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596561
Common Names
- Ceratostigma willmottianum
- Willmott's Plumbago
- Chinese Plumbago
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceratostigma willmottianum (also called Willmott'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 willmottianum 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 willmottianum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceratostigma willmottianum 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 willmottianum
Ceratostigma willmottianum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ceratostigma willmottianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceratostigma willmottianum?
Ceratostigma willmottianum
What is the common name of Ceratostigma willmottianum?
Willmott's Ceratostigma
Where is Ceratostigma willmottianum 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-2711296: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.