Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
malaccensis
ID:
872780

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 491 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872115



Common Names

  • Malaccensis Fescue
  • Rough Fescue
  • Tight Fescue


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Description

Cleghornia malaccensis (also called Malacca Cleghornia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in open scrub and forest margins, and can also be found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleghornia malaccensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleghornia malaccensis has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleghornia malaccensis is a species of grass native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing, clump-forming grass with narrow, blue-green leaves and small, silvery-white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. It is drought tolerant and can be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover.

Where to Find Cleghornia malaccensis

Cleghornia malaccensis can be found in Southeast Asia.

Cleghornia malaccensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleghornia malaccensis?

Cleghornia malaccensis

What is the common name of Cleghornia malaccensis?

Malacca fescue

What is the optimal growing environment for Cleghornia malaccensis?

Well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Species in the Cleghornia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41677: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.