Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
malabaricus
ID:
877404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 508 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876739

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus malabaricus
  • Malabaricus Cleistanthus
  • Cleistanthus tree

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Description

Cleistanthus malabaricus (also called Malabaricus, 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 malabaricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus malabaricus flower is small, yellow in color and grows in panicles. The seed is small, dark brown in color and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus malabaricus 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 malabaricus

Cleistanthus malabaricus can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Cleistanthus malabaricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus malabaricus?

Cleistanthus malabaricus

What is the common name of Cleistanthus malabaricus?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Cleistanthus malabaricus?

Tropical rainforest

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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