Cheiloclinium obtusum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusum
ID:
600755
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 545 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600087
Common Names
- Cheiloclinium obtusum
- Obtusum Cheiloclinium
- Cheiloclinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cheiloclinium obtusum (also called Obtuse 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 obtusum 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 obtusum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cheiloclinium obtusum 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 obtusum
Cheiloclinium obtusum is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Cheiloclinium obtusum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cheiloclinium obtusum?
Cheiloclinium obtusum
What is the common name of Cheiloclinium obtusum?
Obtuse Cheiloclinium
What is the natural habitat of Cheiloclinium obtusum?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Cheiloclinium genus
Cheiloclinium anomalum, Cheiloclinium articulatum, Cheiloclinium belizense, Cheiloclinium cognatum, Cheiloclinium diffusiflorum, Cheiloclinium habropodum, Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides, Cheiloclinium klugii, Cheiloclinium neglectum, Cheiloclinium obtusum, Cheiloclinium pedunculatum, Cheiloclinium puberulum, Cheiloclinium schwackeanum, Cheiloclinium serratum,
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-2716155: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.