Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
flavum
ID:
870498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scott Elliot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 49 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869833



Common Names

  • Claoxylon flavum
  • Yellow Cockspur
  • Yellow Claoxylon


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Description

Claoxylon flavum (also called Yellow Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in the dry open forests and woodlands of the Northern Territory and Queensland. It is tolerant of drought and grows in a variety of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon flavum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a ground cover for lawns and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon flavum has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon flavum is a clump-forming, cool season grass native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8. Propagation is by division in spring or fall. Plant divisions in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.

Where to Find Claoxylon flavum

Claoxylon flavum can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Claoxylon flavum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon flavum?

Claoxylon flavum

What is the common name of Claoxylon flavum?

Yellow Claoxylon

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon flavum?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

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