Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lochmios
ID:
873103

Status:
valid

Authors:
McPherson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 14: 144 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872438

Common Names

  • Lochmios Cleidion
  • Lochmios Woodrush
  • Lochmios Wood-rush

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Description

Cleidion lochmios (also called Lochmios 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 rough texture. It prefers sunny, dry habitats and grows in open woodlands, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleidion lochmios 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 lochmios has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleidion lochmios can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established, but it will look better with regular watering.

Where to Find Cleidion lochmios

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

Cleidion lochmios FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleidion lochmios?

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What is the common name of Cleidion lochmios?

Lochmios Cleidion

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Asteraceae

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-41707: Based on the initial data import
Gordon D. McPherson (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McPherson' in the authors string.