Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 389 (1966 publ. 1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876207
Common Names
- Cleistanthus Erycibifolius
- Erycibifolius Cleistanthus
- Erycibifolius Ischaemum
Description
Cleistanthus erycibifolius (also called Erycibe-leaved Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It has elliptic leaves, yellow flowers, and red fruits. It is native to India and is found in dry, open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus erycibifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus erycibifolius 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 erycibifolius is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soils and is tolerant of both drought and flooding. It is best grown in well-drained soils and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is a low-maintenance shrub and does not require much fertilization or irrigation. It can be pruned to maintain a neat appearance. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Cleistanthus erycibifolius
Cleistanthus erycibifolius can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
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,