Status:
valid
Authors:
Jabl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VIII: 29 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877409
Common Names
- Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus
- Pseudopodocarpus Cleistanthus
- Pseudopodocarpus Candlebush
Description
Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus (also called False Podocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, open areas such as scrubland and is characterized by its small, rounded leaves and short, woody stems.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make traditional medicines and for its antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus
Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus?
Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus
What is the common name of Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus?
False Podocarp Cleistanthus
What is the habitat of Cleistanthus pseudopodocarpus?
Dry grasslands, steppes, 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,