Status:
valid
Authors:
Leandri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 174 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869655
Common Names
- Claoxylon decaryanum
- Decaryanum Claoxylon
- Decaryanum
Description
Claoxylon decaryanum (also called Decary's Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Madagascar. It is an evergreen shrub with a rounded growth habit and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in dry woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylon decaryanum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Claoxylon decaryanum has small, yellow-green flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and long, slender seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon decaryanum is an evergreen shrub that is native to Madagascar. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Claoxylon decaryanum
Claoxylon decaryanum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in parts of France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Claoxylon decaryanum FAQ
What type of soil does Claoxylon decaryanum prefer?
Claoxylon decaryanum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
How much sun does Claoxylon decaryanum need?
Claoxylon decaryanum needs full sun to partial shade.
How often should Claoxylon decaryanum be watered?
Claoxylon decaryanum should be watered regularly during the growing season.
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,