Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 1: 395 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871638
Common Names
- Claoxylon velutinum
- Velutinum Claoxylon
- Velvet Claoxylon
Description
Claoxylon velutinum (also called Velvet Tree, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in humid forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylon velutinum 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
The flowers of Claoxylon velutinum are white, fragrant, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have awns. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon velutinum is an evergreen shrub that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Claoxylon velutinum
Claoxylon velutinum is native to Madagascar.
Claoxylon velutinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylon velutinum?
Claoxylon velutinum
What is the common name of Claoxylon velutinum?
Velvet Claoxylon
What is the optimal growing environment for Claoxylon velutinum?
Humid environment with bright indirect light
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,