Status:
valid
Authors:
McPherson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 14: 154 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872814
Common Names
- Cleidion Veillonii
- Veillonii
- Cleidion
Description
Cleidion veillonii (also called Veillon's Cleidion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Philippines and is found in montane forests. It is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and ovate-oblong leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cleidion veillonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleidion veillonii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleidion veillonii 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 veillonii
Cleidion veillonii can be found in the Philippines.
Cleidion veillonii FAQ
What is the common name of Cleidion veillonii?
Veillon's Cleidion
What is the natural habitat of Cleidion veillonii?
It is found in the Philippines, in lowland and montane forests.
What is the conservation status of Cleidion veillonii?
It is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
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,