Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longifolium
ID:
871087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. Alt. : 235 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870422



Common Names

  • Longifolium Claoxylon
  • Longifolium Gloxinia
  • Longifolium Gloxinia-Tree


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Description

Claoxylon longifolium (also called Long-leaved 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 longifolium 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 longifolium var. longifolium
Claoxylon longifolium var. rugifrux Airy Shaw

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon longifolium 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 longifolium 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 longifolium

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

Claoxylon longifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon longifolium?

Claoxylon longifolium

What is the common name of Claoxylon longifolium?

Long-leafed Claoxylon

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon longifolium?

Dry, rocky slopes 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