Cleistanthus salicifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolius
ID:
878198
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 46 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877533
Common Names
- Cleistanthus salicifolius
- Willow-leaved Cleistanthus
- Cleistanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleistanthus salicifolius (also called Slender Wiregrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a tufted grass with narrow, linear leaves and a slender, wiry stem. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus salicifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus salicifolius has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus salicifolius 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 salicifolius
Cleistanthus salicifolius can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Cleistanthus salicifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus salicifolius?
Cleistanthus salicifolius
What is the common name of Cleistanthus salicifolius?
Willow-leaved cleistanthus
Where is Cleistanthus salicifolius found?
Cleistanthus salicifolius is found in Australia.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-42196: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.