Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 30: 447 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876130
Common Names
- Cleistanthus Duvipermaniorum
- Dwarf Cleistanthus
- Giant Cleistanthus
Description
Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum (also called Duvipermani Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It grows in moist places and is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum is used in traditional medicine and as a soil-binding agent for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum can be grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum
Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum?
Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum
What is the family of Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum?
Duviperman's Cleistanthus
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,