Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
capuronii
ID:
876501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Malgache 9: 45 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875836

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus capuronii
  • Capuron's Bamboo
  • Capuronii Bamboo

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Description

Cleistanthus capuronii (also called Capuron's Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is a deciduous shrub, with a maximum height of up to 2 m (6.6 ft). It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus capuronii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus capuronii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus capuronii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cleistanthus capuronii

Cleistanthus capuronii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Cleistanthus capuronii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus capuronii?

Cleistanthus capuronii

What is the common name of Cleistanthus capuronii?

Cleistanthus

What is the family of Cleistanthus capuronii?

Euphorbiaceae

Species in the Cleistanthus genus

Cleistanthus acuminatus, Cleistanthus angustifolius, Cleistanthus annamensis, Cleistanthus apodus, Cleistanthus bakonensis, Cleistanthus balakrishnanii, Cleistanthus baramicus, Cleistanthus beccarianus, Cleistanthus bipindensis, Cleistanthus boivinianus, Cleistanthus bracteosus, Cleistanthus brideliifolius, Cleistanthus capuronii, Cleistanthus carolinianus, Cleistanthus caudatus, Cleistanthus celebicus, Cleistanthus chlorocarpus, Cleistanthus collinus, Cleistanthus concinnus, Cleistanthus contractus, Cleistanthus coriaceus, Cleistanthus cunninghamii, Cleistanthus curtisii, Cleistanthus dallachyanus, Cleistanthus decurrens, Cleistanthus denudatus, Cleistanthus discolor, Cleistanthus diversifolius, Cleistanthus dolichophyllus, Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum, Cleistanthus eberhardtii, Cleistanthus ellipticus, Cleistanthus elongatus, Cleistanthus erycibifolius, Cleistanthus everettii, Cleistanthus evrardii, Cleistanthus ferrugineus, Cleistanthus flavescens, Cleistanthus floricola, Cleistanthus gabonensis, Cleistanthus glaber, Cleistanthus glabratus, Cleistanthus glandulosus, Cleistanthus gracilis, Cleistanthus helferi, Cleistanthus hirsutipetalus, Cleistanthus hirsutulus, Cleistanthus hylandii, Cleistanthus indochinensis, Cleistanthus inglorius,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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