Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glabrifolium
ID:
870531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 387 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869866



Common Names

  • Claoxylon glabrifolium
  • Smooth-leaved Cockspur
  • Smooth-leaved Claoxylon


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Claoxylon glabrifolium var. glabrifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon glabrifolium has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a pointed tip. The seedlings have two narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon glabrifolium is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and salt. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Claoxylon glabrifolium

Claoxylon glabrifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Claoxylon glabrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon glabrifolium?

Claoxylon glabrifolium

What is the common name of Claoxylon glabrifolium?

Smooth Claoxylon

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon glabrifolium?

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,

References