Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
870287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VII: 121 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869622



Common Names

  • Crassipes Claoxylon
  • Thick-stemmed Claoxylon
  • Thick-stemmed Claoxylon


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Description

Claoxylon crassipes (also called Thick-Stemmed Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has thick, woody stems with small, dark green leaves. It prefers full sun and grows in well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon crassipes is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Claoxylon crassipes is a small, star-shaped flower with white petals and yellow anthers. Seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon crassipes is a perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer and plant them in moist soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Claoxylon crassipes

Claoxylon crassipes is native to the Caribbean and can be found in parts of Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Claoxylon crassipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon crassipes?

Claoxylon crassipes

What is the common name of Claoxylon crassipes?

Thick-stemmed waxflower

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon crassipes?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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-41433: 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.