Cleidion castaneifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castaneifolium
ID:
872949
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 184 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872284
Common Names
- Chestnut-Leaved Cleidion
- Chestnut-Leaved Cleidion
- Chestnut-Leaved Cleidion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleidion castaneifolium (also called Chestnut-Leaved Cleidion, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 0.6m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and thrives in dry climates.
Uses & Benefits
Cleidion castaneifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleidion castaneifolium is a small, yellowish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are short, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleidion castaneifolium is a species of grass native to the Amazon rainforest. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Cleidion castaneifolium
Cleidion castaneifolium can be found in Southeast Asia.
Cleidion castaneifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleidion castaneifolium?
Cleidion castaneifolium
What is the common name of Cleidion castaneifolium?
Chestnut-leaf Cleidion
What is the growth habit of Cleidion castaneifolium?
Chestnut-leaf Cleidion is a shrub with an upright growth habit
Species in the Cleidion genus
Cleidion luziae, Cleidion amazonicum, Cleidion bracteosum, Cleidion brevipetiolatum, Cleidion capuronii, Cleidion castaneifolium, Cleidion claoxyloides, Cleidion gabonicum, Cleidion javanicum, Cleidion lasiophyllum, Cleidion lemurum, Cleidion leptostachyum, Cleidion lochmios, Cleidion macarangoides, Cleidion macrophyllum, Cleidion marginatum, Cleidion megistophyllum, Cleidion microcarpum, Cleidion minahassae, Cleidion moniliflorum, Cleidion neoebudicum, Cleidion nitidum, Cleidion papuanum, Cleidion ramosii, Cleidion sessile, Cleidion spathulatum, Cleidion taynguyenense, Cleidion tricoccum, Cleidion veillonii, Cleidion velutinum, Cleidion verticillatum, Cleidion vieillardii,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41693: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.