Status:
valid
Authors:
F.N.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 31 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877326
Common Names
- Polyphyllus Cleistanthus
- Polyphyll Cleistanthus
- Polyphyllus Cleistanth
Description
Cleistanthus polyneurus (also called polyneurus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, sunny grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus polyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus polyphyllus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and upright with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus polyphyllus is a perennial shrub native to India. It grows to a height of about 2 m and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cleistanthus polyphyllus
Cleistanthus polyphyllus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Cleistanthus polyphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus polyphyllus?
Cleistanthus polyphyllus
What is the common name of Cleistanthus polyphyllus?
Polyphyllus
What type of plant is Cleistanthus polyphyllus?
Shrub
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,