Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 367 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876058
Common Names
- Cleistanthus denudatus
- Bare Cleistanthus
- Bare Stinkwood
Description
Cleistanthus denudatus (also called Indian oleander, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus denudatus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus denudatus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus denudatus 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 denudatus
Cleistanthus denudatus can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cleistanthus denudatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus denudatus?
Cleistanthus denudatus
What is the common name of Cleistanthus denudatus?
Naked Cleistanthus
What is the habitat of Cleistanthus denudatus?
Cleistanthus denudatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,