Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
travancorensis
ID:
878483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jabl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VIII: 21 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877818

Common Names

  • Travancorensis Cleistanthus
  • Travancorensis Cleistes
  • Travancorensis Cleistus

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Description

Cleistanthus travancorensis (also called Travancore boxwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of about 1.5 meters and has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus travancorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create hedges and borders. It is drought tolerant and can be used to reduce soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleistanthus travancorensis var. sankunnianus (Sivar. & Balach.) Udayan & Chakrab.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus travancorensis has small, yellowish-green flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus travancorensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the plants when they are dormant.

Where to Find Cleistanthus travancorensis

Cleistanthus travancorensis is native to India, and is found in the Western Ghats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Cleistanthus travancorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus travancorensis?

Cleistanthus travancorensis

What is the common name of Cleistanthus travancorensis?

Travancore Cleistanthus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistanthus travancorensis?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands

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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