Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
871777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quisumb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 76(3): 42 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871112



Common Names

  • Claoxylon Pubescens
  • Pubescent Gloxinia
  • Pubescent Claoxylon


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Description

Claoxylon pubescens (also called Hairy Flax, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and grows in dry, open woodland and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon pubescens has small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon pubescens is a species of shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to about 2 m (6 ft) tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Claoxylon pubescens

Claoxylon pubescens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Claoxylon pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon pubescens?

Claoxylon pubescens

What is the common name of Claoxylon pubescens?

Downy Claoxylon

What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon pubescens?

Mountainous regions of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41575: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.