Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XIV: 23 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872528
Common Names
- Minahassae Cleidion
- Minahassae Woodrush
- Minahassae Wood-rush
Description
Cleidion minahassae (also called Minahassa Cleidion, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit and has small, ovate leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleidion minahassae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleidion minahassae flowers are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleidion minahassae is a perennial shrub that is native to Indonesia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be pruned to keep it neat and tidy.
Where to Find Cleidion minahassae
Cleidion minahassae is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cleidion minahassae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleidion minahassae?
Cleidion minahassae
What is the common name of Cleidion minahassae?
Minahassae Cleidion
What is the natural habitat of Cleidion minahassae?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands
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,