Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
hippocrateoides
ID:
600745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peyr.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 546. 1940

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600077



Common Names

  • Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides
  • Hippocrateoides Cheiloclinium
  • Cheiloclinium


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Synonyms

  • Salacia krukovii A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salacia hippocrateoides Peyr. [unknown]
  • Salacia gleasoniana A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cheiloclinium gleasonianum A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cheiloclinium krukovii (A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cheiloclinium minutiflorum A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salacia divaricata A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Salacia minutiflora A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides (also called Hippocrates 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 hippocrateoides 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 flowers of Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides 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 hippocrateoides

Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides?

Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides

What is the common name of Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides?

Hippocrateoid Cheiloclinium

What is the natural habitat of Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2716146: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Johann Joseph Peyritsch (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peyr.' in the authors string.