Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
869878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Natuur- Geneesk. Arch. Ned.-Indië 2: 582 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869213



Common Names

  • Affine Wax Myrtle
  • Claoxylon affine
  • Affine Wax Myrtle


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Description

Claoxylon affine (also called Sandbur, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the United States and Mexico. It has a woody root system and grows in dry, sandy soils and disturbed areas. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon affine is used in traditional medicine for treating stomach ailments and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Claoxylon affine is a white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon affine is a perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of poor soils.

Where to Find Claoxylon affine

Claoxylon affine can be found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

Claoxylon affine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon affine?

Claoxylon affine

What type of plant is Claoxylon affine?

Shrub

What is the common name of Claoxylon affine?

Affine Shrub

Species in the Claoxylon genus

Claoxylon abbreviatum, Claoxylon affine, Claoxylon albicans, Claoxylon albiflorum, Claoxylon angustifolium, Claoxylon anomalum, Claoxylon arboreum, Claoxylon attenuatum, Claoxylon australe, Claoxylon bicarpellatum, Claoxylon biciliatum, Claoxylon brachyandrum, Claoxylon capillipes, Claoxylon carinatum, Claoxylon carolinianum, Claoxylon carrii, Claoxylon centenarium, Claoxylon colfsii, Claoxylon collenettei, Claoxylon coriaceolanatum, Claoxylon crassipes, Claoxylon crassivenium, Claoxylon cuneatum, Claoxylon decaryanum, Claoxylon dolichostachyum, Claoxylon echinospermum, Claoxylon ellipticum, Claoxylon erythrophyllum, Claoxylon euphorbioides, Claoxylon extenuatum, Claoxylon fallax, Claoxylon flavum, Claoxylon fulvescens, Claoxylon gillisonii, Claoxylon glabrifolium, Claoxylon glandulosum, Claoxylon goodenoviense, Claoxylon grandifolium, Claoxylon gymnadenum, Claoxylon hainanense, Claoxylon hillii, Claoxylon hirsutellum, Claoxylon hosei, Claoxylon humbertii, Claoxylon indicum, Claoxylon insigne, Claoxylon insulanum, Claoxylon kaievskii, Claoxylon khasianum, Claoxylon kinabaluense,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41394: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
Alexander Moritzi (1806-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moritzi' in the authors string.