Cleidion spathulatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulatum
ID:
873373
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 2: 221 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872708
Common Names
- Cleidion Spathulatum
- Spathulatum
- Cleidion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleidion spathulatum (also called Spathulate Cleidion, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist soils and is found in woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleidion spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleidion spathulatum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleidion spathulatum is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Cleidion spathulatum
Cleidion spathulatum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia.
Cleidion spathulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleidion spathulatum?
Cleidion spathulatum
What is the common name of Cleidion spathulatum?
Spatulate Cleidion
Where is Cleidion spathulatum native to?
Southern Africa
Species in the Cleidion genus
Cleidion luziae, Cleidion amazonicum, Cleidion bracteosum, Cleidion brevipetiolatum, Cleidion capuronii, Cleidion castaneifolium, Cleidion claoxyloides, Cleidion gabonicum, Cleidion javanicum, Cleidion lasiophyllum, Cleidion lemurum, Cleidion leptostachyum, Cleidion lochmios, Cleidion macarangoides, Cleidion macrophyllum, Cleidion marginatum, Cleidion megistophyllum, Cleidion microcarpum, Cleidion minahassae, Cleidion moniliflorum, Cleidion neoebudicum, Cleidion nitidum, Cleidion papuanum, Cleidion ramosii, Cleidion sessile, Cleidion spathulatum, Cleidion taynguyenense, Cleidion tricoccum, Cleidion veillonii, Cleidion velutinum, Cleidion verticillatum, Cleidion vieillardii,
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-41733: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.