Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 909 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877478
Common Names
- Robinson's Cleistanthus
- Robinson's Cleistathus
- Robinson's Cleistathys
Description
Cleistanthus robinsonii (also called the Robinson's Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Australia. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 0.5-2 m. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus robinsonii is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistanthus robinsonii is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a slender, erect grass with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus robinsonii is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cleistanthus robinsonii
Cleistanthus robinsonii can be found in India.
Cleistanthus robinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus robinsonii?
Cleistanthus robinsonii
What is the common name of Cleistanthus robinsonii?
Robinson's cleistanthus
Where is Cleistanthus robinsonii found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia
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,