Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 411 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870264
Common Names
- Khasianum Claoxylon
- Khasianum's Claoxylon
- Khasianumm Claoxylon
Description
Claoxylon khasianum (also called Khasi Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading growth habit and produces oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. The flowers are small and white and are borne in clusters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylon khasianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover to control erosion and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Claoxylon khasianum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, yellow and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon khasianum is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Claoxylon khasianum
Claoxylon khasianum is native to India. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Claoxylon khasianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylon khasianum?
Claoxylon khasianum
What is the common name of Claoxylon khasianum?
Khasian Claoxylon
What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon khasianum?
Dry 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,