Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
871586

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Euphorb. Gen. : 114 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870921



Common Names

  • Small-Flowered Claoxylon
  • Small-Flowered Cockspur
  • Small-Flowered Claoxylon


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Description

Claoxylon parviflorum (also called Small-flowered Boxwood, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, sunny areas. It has small, glossy green leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon parviflorum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a tuft of fine, short hairs at the base of the leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon parviflorum is a hardy perennial shrub native to Australia. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Claoxylon parviflorum

Claoxylon parviflorum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South 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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