Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 280 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876378
Common Names
- Cleistanthus helferi
- Helfer's Cleistanthus
- Helfer Cleistanthus
Description
Cleistanthus helferi (also called Helfer's Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a spreading habit. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, along roadsides and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus helferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistanthus helferi is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus helferi is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Cleistanthus helferi
Cleistanthus helferi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Cleistanthus helferi FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Cleistanthus helferi?
Cleistanthus helferi requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
What is the typical height of Cleistanthus helferi?
Cleistanthus helferi typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What is the typical lifespan of Cleistanthus helferi?
Cleistanthus helferi typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.
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,