Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
eberhardtii
ID:
876806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 39 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876141

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus Eberhardtii
  • Eberhardt's Cleistanthus
  • Eberhardt Cleistanthus

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Description

Cleistanthus eberhardtii (also called Eberhardt's 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 eberhardtii is used in traditional medicine and as a soil-binding agent for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus eberhardtii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus eberhardtii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cleistanthus eberhardtii

Cleistanthus eberhardtii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Cleistanthus eberhardtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus eberhardtii?

Cleistanthus eberhardtii

What is the family of Cleistanthus eberhardtii?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Cleistanthus eberhardtii?

Eberhardt'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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-42060: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.