Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ledermannii
ID:
871018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 404 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870353



Common Names

  • Ledermannii Claoxylon
  • Ledermannii Gloxinia
  • Ledermannii Gloxinia-Tree


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Description

Claoxylon ledermannii (also called 'Ledermann Fescue', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing grass with a tufted habit, and its leaves are usually green but can be purple-tinged. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon ledermannii is a species of shrub that is often used in ornamental landscaping. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also used to help control erosion on slopes and hillsides.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Claoxylon ledermannii var. ledermannii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon ledermannii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon ledermannii is a shrub native to Borneo. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Claoxylon ledermannii

Claoxylon ledermannii can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

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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