Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
chlorocarpus
ID:
876567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 45 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875902

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus chlorocarpus
  • Chlorocarpus Grass
  • Chlorocarpus Cleistanthus

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Description

Cleistanthus chlorocarpus (also called Chlorocarpous Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as grasslands, forests, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus chlorocarpus is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistanthus chlorocarpus is a small, white to pale pink, four-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus chlorocarpus is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. When propagating from seeds, soak them in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. When propagating from cuttings, use a rooting hormone and place the cuttings in a warm, humid environment. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cleistanthus chlorocarpus

Cleistanthus chlorocarpus is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cleistanthus chlorocarpus FAQ

What are the common names of Cleistanthus chlorocarpus?

Common names of Cleistanthus chlorocarpus include Celebes boxwood and Celebes boxwood tree.

What is the growth habit of Cleistanthus chlorocarpus?

Cleistanthus chlorocarpus is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.

What is the native range of Cleistanthus chlorocarpus?

Cleistanthus chlorocarpus is native to the Celebes Islands in Indonesia.

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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