Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hylandii
ID:
877106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 31: 379 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876441

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus hylandii
  • Hylandii Cleistanthus
  • Hylandii Grass

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Description

Cleistanthus hylandii (also called 'Hyland's grass', among many other common names) is an annual grass with a tufted habit, native to India, Sri Lanka and other parts of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist and dry habitats, such as grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus hylandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistanthus hylandii is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus hylandii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and is relatively low maintenance.

Where to Find Cleistanthus hylandii

Cleistanthus hylandii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia.

Cleistanthus hylandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus hylandii?

Cleistanthus hylandii

What is the common name of Cleistanthus hylandii?

Hyland's Cleistanthus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistanthus hylandii?

Grassy hillsides, open woodland and disturbed areas

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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