Status:
valid
Authors:
(Körn.) Ruhland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 231 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458681
Common Names
- Red Silk Cotton
- Red Cotton Tree
- Red Kapok Tree
Description
Leiothrix schlechtendalii (also called Schlechtendal's Thrush, among many other common names) is a small passerine bird. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in forests, woodlands, and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Leiothrix schlechtendalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as a source of firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiothrix schlechtendalii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiothrix schlechtendalii can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Leiothrix schlechtendalii
Leiothrix schlechtendalii can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Leiothrix schlechtendalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiothrix schlechtendalii?
Leiothrix schlechtendalii
What is the common name of Leiothrix schlechtendalii?
Schlechtendalii
Where does Leiothrix schlechtendalii grow?
Leiothrix schlechtendalii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Species in the Leiothrix genus
Leiothrix angustifolia,
Leiothrix argentea,
Leiothrix argyroderma,
Leiothrix arrecta,
Leiothrix beckii,
Leiothrix celiae,
Leiothrix cipoensis,
Leiothrix crassifolia,
Leiothrix curvifolia,
Leiothrix distichoclada,
Leiothrix echinocephala,
Leiothrix flagellaris,
Leiothrix flavescens,
Leiothrix fluitans,
Leiothrix fulgida,
Leiothrix glauca,
Leiothrix gomesii,
Leiothrix graminea,
Leiothrix hirsuta,
Leiothrix linearis,
Leiothrix longipes,
Leiothrix luxurians,
Leiothrix mucronata,
Leiothrix pilulifera,
Leiothrix prolifera,
Leiothrix propinqua,
Leiothrix rufula,
Leiothrix rupestris,
Leiothrix schlechtendalii,
Leiothrix sclerophylla,
Leiothrix sinuosa,
Leiothrix spergula,
Leiothrix spiralis,
Leiothrix subulata,
Leiothrix vivipara,
Leiothrix raymondii,
Leiothrix bracteosa,
Leiothrix plantago,
Leiothrix restingensis,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana,
Comanthera harleyi,
Comanthera euschemus,
Comanthera elegantula,
Comanthera elegans,
Comanthera dealbata,
Comanthera curralensis,
Comanthera brasiliana,
Comanthera bisulcata,
Comanthera bahiensis,
Comanthera aurifibrata,
Comanthera aciphylla,
Comanthera hatschbachii,
Comanthera xeranthemoides,
Comanthera caespitosa,
Comanthera centauroides,
Comanthera reflexa,
Comanthera jenmanii,
Comanthera floccosa,
Comanthera circinnata,
Comanthera cipoensis,
Comanthera giuliettiae,
Comanthera suberosa,
Comanthera ruprechtiana,
Comanthera paepalophylla,
Comanthera nivea,
Comanthera nitida,
Comanthera magnifica,
Comanthera imbricata,
Comanthera mucugensis,
Comanthera lanosa,
Comanthera retroflexa,
Comanthera pignalii,
Comanthera brunnea,
Comanthera dimera,
Comanthera angustifolia,
Comanthera tricostata,
Comanthera borbae,
Eriocaulon abyssinicum,
Eriocaulon achiton,
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum,
Eriocaulon acutifolium,
Eriocaulon adamesii,
Eriocaulon aethiopicum,
Eriocaulon africanum,
Eriocaulon afzelianum,
Eriocaulon albocapitatum,
Eriocaulon alleizettei,
Eriocaulon alpestre,
Eriocaulon alpinum,