Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl. & Diels) Engl. & Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 6: 35 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609414
Common Names
- Staudt's Cleistopholis
- Cleistopholis staudtii
- C. staudtii
Description
Cleistopholis staudtii (also called Staudt's Cleistopholis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, evergreen forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clematicissus angustissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistopholis staudtii is yellow and has three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistopholis staudtii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, yellow flowers.
Where to Find Cleistopholis staudtii
Cleistopholis staudtii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cleistopholis staudtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clematicissus angustissima?
Clematicissus angustissima
What is the natural habitat of Clematicissus angustissima?
Clematicissus angustissima is native to tropical Africa.
What are the common uses of Clematicissus angustissima?
Clematicissus angustissima is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
Species in the Cleistopholis genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
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Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,