Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lasiophyllum
ID:
873071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VII: 296 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872406

Common Names

  • Cleidion lasiophyllum
  • Lasiophyllum Cleidion
  • Lasiophyllum Spike Grass

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Description

Cleidion lasiophyllum (also called Woolly Cleidion, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are green in colour and have a woolly texture. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and grows in open woodlands, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleidion lasiophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleidion lasiophyllum flowers are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleidion lasiophyllum is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the clumps can also be done. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Cleidion lasiophyllum

Cleidion lasiophyllum is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical forests and scrublands.

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-41704: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.