Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oblanceolatum
ID:
871455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VII: 115 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870790



Common Names

  • Claoxylon oblanceolatum
  • Oblanceolatum Claoxylon
  • Oblanceolatum


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Description

Claoxylon oblanceolatum (also called Oblanceolate Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can reach up to 2 meters in height. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon oblanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon oblanceolatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon oblanceolatum 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 oblanceolatum

Claoxylon oblanceolatum can be found in Central and South America.

Claoxylon oblanceolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon oblanceolatum?

Claoxylon oblanceolatum

What is the common name of Claoxylon oblanceolatum?

Oblong-leaved Claoxylon

What is the growth habit of Claoxylon oblanceolatum?

It is a shrub with an upright, branching habit.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41545: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.