Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hirsutulus
ID:
877076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 278 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876411

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus Hirsutulus
  • Hirsutulus Cleistanthus
  • Hairy Cleistanthus

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Description

Cleistanthus hirsutulus (also called 'Hairy Cleistanthus', among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, forming dense clusters of small, hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus hirsutulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus hirsutulus has small, yellow flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus hirsutulus is a shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Cleistanthus hirsutulus

Cleistanthus hirsutulus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Cleistanthus hirsutulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus hirsutulus?

Cleistanthus hirsutulus

What type of plant is Cleistanthus hirsutulus?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Cleistanthus hirsutulus?

Dry deciduous forests

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,

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