Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grandifolium
ID:
870605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 163 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869940



Common Names

  • Grandifolium Claoxylon
  • Grandifolium's Claoxylon
  • Grandifolium Claoxylon Grass


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Description

Claoxylon grandifolium (also called Large-leaved Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in dry, open woodlands and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon grandifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Claoxylon grandifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small and shrubby.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon grandifolium can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the clump into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Claoxylon grandifolium

Claoxylon grandifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Claoxylon grandifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon grandifolium?

Claoxylon grandifolium

What is the common name of Claoxylon grandifolium?

Large-leaved Gloxinia

What is the family of Claoxylon grandifolium?

Gesneriaceae

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