Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hosei
ID:
870756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 391 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870091



Common Names

  • Claoxylon hosei
  • Hose's Woodland Oak
  • Hose's Oak


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Description

Claoxylon hosei (also called Hose's Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 2 m, and its leaves are usually 5-10 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon hosei is a species of shrub used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Claoxylon hosei is a small, white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown seed that is enclosed in a husk. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon hosei is a shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Claoxylon hosei

Claoxylon hosei is native to India and Myanmar. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Claoxylon hosei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon hosei?

Claoxylon hosei

What is the common name of Claoxylon hosei?

Hose's Claoxylon

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon hosei?

Mountain meadows and pastures

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-41477: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.