Claoxylon papuae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papuae
ID:
871532
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 392 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870867
Common Names
- Papua Claoxylon
- Papuan Claoxylon
- Papua Cockspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Claoxylon papuae (also called Papua waxplant, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to New Guinea. It typically grows in tropical forests and woodlands, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylon papuae is used in landscaping for erosion control, ground cover, and as an ornamental grass. It is also used for hay and forage production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Claoxylon papuae has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon papuae is a perennial shrub that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Divide the clumps in early spring or fall. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in early spring in a well-prepared seed bed. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 3-4 inches tall.
Where to Find Claoxylon papuae
Claoxylon papuae is native to New Guinea and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Claoxylon papuae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylon papuae?
Claoxylon papuae
What is the family of Claoxylon papuae?
Euphorbiaceae
Where does Claoxylon papuae grow?
It grows in the mountains of New Guinea.
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-41552: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.