Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
articulatum
ID:
600737

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 534 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600069



Common Names

  • Cheiloclinium articulatum
  • Articulatum Cheiloclinium
  • Cheiloclinium


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Synonyms

  • Salacia articulata A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Cheiloclinium articulatum (also called Jointed Toothbrush Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Cheiloclinium articulatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheiloclinium articulatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheiloclinium articulatum is an evergreen shrub that grows to about 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth.

Where to Find Cheiloclinium articulatum

Cheiloclinium articulatum is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cheiloclinium articulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheiloclinium articulatum?

Cheiloclinium articulatum

What is the common name of Cheiloclinium articulatum?

Jointed Cheiloclinium

What is the natural habitat of Cheiloclinium articulatum?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References