Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
letouzeyi
ID:
877335

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 65 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876670

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus letouzeyi
  • Letouzeyi Cleistanthus
  • Cleistanthus Letouzeyi

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Description

Cleistanthus letouzeyi (also called Letouzeyi, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and extreme temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus letouzeyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistanthus letouzeyi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus letouzeyi is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Cleistanthus letouzeyi

Cleistanthus letouzeyi can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, including parts of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cleistanthus letouzeyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus letouzeyi?

Cleistanthus letouzeyi

What is the family of Cleistanthus letouzeyi?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the habitat of Cleistanthus letouzeyi?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,