Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XIV: 15 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870508
Common Names
- Lutescent Claoxylon
- Lutescent Woodland Plant
- Lutescent Shrub
Description
Claoxylon lutescens (also called Yellow Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to parts of Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylon lutescens is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Claoxylon lutescens has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon lutescens is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in well-prepared soil. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plants should be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Claoxylon lutescens
Claoxylon lutescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Claoxylon lutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylon lutescens?
Claoxylon lutescens
What is the common name of Claoxylon lutescens?
Yellowwood
What is the habitat of Claoxylon lutescens?
Moist, well-drained soils
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,