Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
laurinum
ID:
872831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 19: 313 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872166



Common Names

  • Laurinum Cleidiocarpon
  • Laurinum Cleidiocarpon
  • Laurinum Cleidiocarpon


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Description

Cleidiocarpon laurinum (also called Laurin's Cleidion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in forests, grasslands, and scrublands, preferring moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cleidiocarpon laurinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleidiocarpon laurinum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleidiocarpon laurinum is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, tufted grass with narrow, blue-green leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought and salt tolerant and can be used in a variety of landscape applications.

Where to Find Cleidiocarpon laurinum

Cleidiocarpon laurinum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Cleidiocarpon laurinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleidiocarpon laurinum?

Cleidiocarpon laurinum

What is the common name of Cleidiocarpon laurinum?

Laurinum Cleidiocarpon

What is the natural habitat of Cleidiocarpon laurinum?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Cleidiocarpon genus

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