Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
verticillatum
ID:
873501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 2: 221 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872836

Common Names

  • Cleidion Verticillatum
  • Verticillatum
  • Cleidion

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Description

Cleidion verticillatum (also called Whorled Cleidion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleidion verticillatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleidion verticillatum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleidion verticillatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Cleidion verticillatum

Cleidion verticillatum can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Cleidion verticillatum FAQ

What is the common name of Cleidion verticillatum?

Verticillate Cleidion

What is the natural habitat of Cleidion verticillatum?

It is found in the Philippines, in lowland and montane forests.

What is the conservation status of Cleidion verticillatum?

It is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

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