Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 64 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295699
Common Names
- Panicled Haploclathra
- Panicled Pitchapple
- Panicled Haploclathra
Description
Haploclathra paniculata (also called Panicled Clathra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can reach a height of up to 2 m.
Uses & Benefits
Haploclathra paniculata is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Haploclathra paniculata var. verticillata (Ducke) Lleras
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haploclathra paniculata is a yellow star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haploclathra paniculata is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Haploclathra paniculata
Haploclathra paniculata is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Tunisia.
Haploclathra paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Haploclathra paniculata?
Haploclathra paniculata
What are the common names of Haploclathra paniculata?
Panicled Haploclathra, Panicled Clathra
What is the natural habitat of Haploclathra paniculata?
It is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and meadows in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Species in the Haploclathra genus
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus,
Calophyllum acutiputamen,
Calophyllum aerarium,
Calophyllum alboramulum,
Calophyllum amblyphyllum,
Calophyllum andersonii,
Calophyllum angulare,
Calophyllum apetalum,
Calophyllum archipelagi,
Calophyllum ardens,
Calophyllum articulatum,
Calophyllum aurantiacum,
Calophyllum aureobrunnescens,
Calophyllum aureum,
Calophyllum austroindicum,
Calophyllum balansae,
Calophyllum banyengii,
Calophyllum bicolor,
Calophyllum biflorum,
Calophyllum bifurcatum,
Calophyllum blancoi,
Calophyllum brachyphyllum,
Calophyllum bracteatum,
Calophyllum brasiliense,
Calophyllum brassii,
Calophyllum calaba,
Calophyllum calcicola,
Calophyllum caledonicum,
Calophyllum canum,
Calophyllum carrii,
Calophyllum castaneum,
Calophyllum caudatum,
Calophyllum celebicum,
Calophyllum cerasiferum,
Calophyllum ceriferum,
Calophyllum chapelieri,
Calophyllum clemensiorum,
Calophyllum collinum,
Calophyllum comorense,
Calophyllum complanatum,
Calophyllum confertum,
Calophyllum confusum,
Calophyllum cordato-oblongum,
Calophyllum coriaceum,
Calophyllum costatum,
Calophyllum costulatum,
Calophyllum cucullatum,
Calophyllum cuneifolium,
Calophyllum dasypodium,
Calophyllum depressinervosum,