Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 40 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475810
Common Names
- Phyllachne clavigera
- Club-bearing Phyllachne
- Club-bearing Leaf-flower
Synonyms
- Forstera aretiastrifolia Hombr. & Jacquinot [unknown]
- Forstera clavigera Hook.f. [unknown]
- Helophyllum clavigerum Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Phyllachne clavigera (also called Club-bearing Phyllachne, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry and wet habitats, such as grasslands, forests, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllachne clavigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllachne clavigera has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllachne clavigera is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. Propagation is usually done through seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.
Where to Find Phyllachne clavigera
Phyllachne clavigera is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and riverbanks.
Phyllachne clavigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllachne clavigera?
Phyllachne clavigera
What is the common name of Phyllachne clavigera?
Clavigera Phyllachne
What is the natural habitat of Phyllachne clavigera?
Phyllachne clavigera is native to Australia
Species in the Phyllachne genus
Species in the Stylidiaceae family
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Forstera bellidifolia,
Forstera bidwillii,
Forstera mackayi,
Forstera sedifolia,
Forstera tenella,
Forstera cristis,
Forstera purpurata,
Levenhookia leptantha,
Levenhookia stipitata,
Levenhookia sonderi,
Levenhookia pusilla,
Levenhookia pulcherrima,
Levenhookia octomaculata,
Levenhookia dubia,
Levenhookia chippendalei,
Levenhookia pauciflora,
Levenhookia preissii,
Oreostylidium subulatum,
Phyllachne clavigera,
Phyllachne colensoi,
Phyllachne rubra,
Phyllachne uliginosa,
Stylidium adpressum,
Stylidium aeonioides,
Stylidium affine,
Stylidium longissimum,
Stylidium longitubum,
Stylidium lowrieanum,
Stylidium luteum,
Stylidium macranthum,
Stylidium maitlandianum,
Stylidium maritimum,
Stylidium megacarpum,
Stylidium lobuliflorum,
Stylidium marradongense,
Stylidium simulans,
Stylidium longicornu,
Stylidium soboliferum,
Stylidium spathulatum,
Stylidium limbatum,
Stylidium lineare,
Stylidium lineatum,
Stylidium crossocephalum,
Stylidium clarksonii,
Stylidium claytonioides,
Stylidium confertum,
Stylidium confluens,
Stylidium cordifolium,