Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
871799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 204 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871134



Common Names

  • Claoxylon Purpureum
  • Purple Gloxinia
  • Purple Claoxylon


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Description

Claoxylon purpureum (also called Purple 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 purpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon purpureum 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 purpureum is a species of shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to about 2 m (6 ft) tall and has small, purple 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 purpureum

Claoxylon purpureum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Claoxylon purpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon purpureum?

Claoxylon purpureum

What is the common name of Claoxylon purpureum?

Purple Claoxylon

What type of plant is Claoxylon purpureum?

Shrub

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