Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
insularis
ID:
877147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 47: 673 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876482

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus insularis
  • Insularis Grass
  • Island Wallaby Grass
  • Island Wallaby-grass

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Description

Cleistanthus insularis (also called Island Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistanthus insularis 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 insularis is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix at a depth of 1/4 inch and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Cleistanthus insularis should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Cleistanthus insularis

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

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-42092: Based on the initial data import
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.