Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
taynguyenense
ID:
873426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Euphorb. Vietnam : 47 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872761

Common Names

  • Cleidion Taynguyenense
  • Taynguyenense
  • Cleidion

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Description

Cleidion taynguyenense (also called 'Cleidion taynguyenense', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Vietnam and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cleidion taynguyenense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleidion taynguyenense has white flowers with yellow anthers and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleidion taynguyenense is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Cleidion taynguyenense

Cleidion taynguyenense is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in areas with warm, humid climates.

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-41738: Based on the initial data import
Nghia Thin Nguyen (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thin' in the authors string.