Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
muscisilvae
ID:
871389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 377 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870724



Common Names

  • Muscisilvae Fescue
  • Mountain Fescue
  • Claoxylon Fescue


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Description

Claoxylon muscisilvae (also called musk-scented cockspur, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Celastraceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It typically grows in dry, open habitats, such as dry woodlands, heaths, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon muscisilvae is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant grass that is used in landscaping and garden design. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon muscisilvae has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon muscisilvae can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation is best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils, but will need regular watering in dry spells. It is best cut back in late summer to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Claoxylon muscisilvae

Claoxylon muscisilvae is found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and France.

Claoxylon muscisilvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon muscisilvae?

Claoxylon muscisilvae

What is the common name of Claoxylon muscisilvae?

Muscisilvae Wax Myrtle

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon muscisilvae?

Dry forests and 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