Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brachyandrum
ID:
870101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VII: 115 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869436



Common Names

  • Claoxylon brachyandrum
  • Brachyandrum Claoxylon
  • Brachyandrum Wood-Sorrel


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Description

Claoxylon brachyandrum (also called short-stalked bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to East Asia. It grows in meadows, steppes, and other grassy areas, and can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon brachyandrum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon brachyandrum has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon brachyandrum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Claoxylon brachyandrum

Claoxylon brachyandrum can be found in the Philippines.

Claoxylon brachyandrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon brachyandrum?

Claoxylon brachyandrum

What are the common names of Claoxylon brachyandrum?

Wild olive, African wild olive, and African olive

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon brachyandrum?

Dry woodlands and savannas

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-41415: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.