Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ferrugineus
ID:
876927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thwaites) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 507 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876262

Common Names

  • Ferruginous Cleistanthus
  • Ferruginous Cleistanthus Grass
  • Ferruginous Cleistanthus Grassland

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Description

Cleistanthus ferrugineus (also called Cleistanthus ferrugineus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus ferrugineus is a shrub species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus ferrugineus has small, yellow flowers that are borne in terminal or axillary panicles. The seeds are small, oblong, and brown. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus ferrugineus is a shrub that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed, at a depth of 1-2 cm. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 10-15 cm. The plants should be watered regularly, and should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cleistanthus ferrugineus

Cleistanthus ferrugineus can be found in the tropical rainforests of South-East Asia.

Cleistanthus ferrugineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus ferrugineus?

Cleistanthus ferrugineus

What is the common name of Cleistanthus ferrugineus?

Ferruginous Cleistanthus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistanthus ferrugineus?

Cleistanthus ferrugineus is found in open grasslands and scrub in India and Sri Lanka

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-42071: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.