Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 591 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872538
Common Names
- Moniliflorum Cleidion
- Moniliflorum Woodrush
- Moniliflorum Wood-rush
Description
Cleidion moniliflorum (also called Beaded 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 moniliflorum 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
The flower of Cleidion moniliflorum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleidion moniliflorum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cleidion moniliflorum
Cleidion moniliflorum is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cleidion moniliflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleidion moniliflorum?
Cleidion moniliflorum
What is the common name of Cleidion moniliflorum?
Moniliflorum Cleidion
What is the natural habitat of Cleidion moniliflorum?
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,