Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oliganthum
ID:
871499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 71 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870834



Common Names

  • Claoxylon oliganthum
  • Oliganthum Claoxylon
  • Oliganthum Grass


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Description

Claoxylon oliganthum (also called Oliganthum Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and is typically found in dry, rocky areas. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental shrub.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon oliganthum is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon oliganthum 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 oliganthum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Plants can be divided in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Claoxylon oliganthum

Claoxylon oliganthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and France.

Claoxylon oliganthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon oliganthum?

Claoxylon oliganthum

What is the common name of Claoxylon oliganthum?

Oliganthum Claoxylon

Where is Claoxylon oliganthum native to?

Tropical America

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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