Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
871660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 9: 176 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870995



Common Names

  • Claoxylon Perrieri
  • Perrier's Claoxylon
  • Perrier's Gloxinia


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Description

Claoxylon perrieri (also called Perrier's Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Madagascar. It has an upright habit and grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are oval-shaped and up to 10 cm long, with a pointed tip. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon perrieri has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon perrieri is a perennial shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Claoxylon perrieri

Claoxylon perrieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Claoxylon perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon perrieri?

Claoxylon perrieri

What is the common name of Claoxylon perrieri?

Perrier's Claoxylon

What is the family of Claoxylon perrieri?

Apocynaceae

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