Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
macranthum
ID:
871185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 164 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870520



Common Names

  • Macranthous Claoxylon
  • Macranthous Woodland Plant
  • Macranthous Shrub


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Description

Claoxylon macranthum (also called Large-flowered Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial shrub with a bushy growth habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5 m. It prefers dry and sunny habitats, such as pastures, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon macranthum 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 macranthum has small, white flowers that appear in early summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon macranthum is a spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Claoxylon macranthum

Claoxylon macranthum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and in the Canary Islands.

Claoxylon macranthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon macranthum?

Claoxylon macranthum

What is the common name of Claoxylon macranthum?

Large-flowered Yellowwood

What is the habitat of Claoxylon macranthum?

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,

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