Claoxylon tetracoccum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetracoccum
ID:
872225
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 521 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871560
Common Names
- Four-spiked Claoxylon
- Four-spiked Wood-sorrel
- Tetracoccum Claoxylon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Claoxylon tetracoccum (also called Four-seeded 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 tetracoccum is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is used in landscaping as an ornamental shrub due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Claoxylon tetracoccum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. Seed is a small, dark brown grain. Seedlings are thin, with a long, narrow, pointed leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon tetracoccum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Claoxylon tetracoccum
Claoxylon tetracoccum can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America.
Claoxylon tetracoccum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylon tetracoccum?
Claoxylon tetracoccum
What is the common name of Claoxylon tetracoccum?
Four-seeded Claoxylon
What is the growth habit of Claoxylon tetracoccum?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.
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-41623: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.