Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
albopunctata
ID:
612421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch. ex Griseb.) Krug & Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21: 537 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611753



Common Names

  • Cleyera Albopunctata
  • Albopunctata Cleyera
  • White-spotted Cleyera


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Synonyms

  • Eroteum albopunctatum (Planch. ex Griseb.) Britton [unknown]
  • Eurya albopunctata (Planch. ex Griseb.) Melch. [unknown]
  • Ternstroemia albo-punctata Planch. ex Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Cleyera albopunctata (also called White-spotted Cleyera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 4 m. It is native to China and is found in forests and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleyera albopunctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleyera albopunctata has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleyera albopunctata is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn and pot them up in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright spot and water regularly. Once the roots have developed, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Cleyera albopunctata

Cleyera albopunctata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Cleyera albopunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleyera albopunctata?

Cleyera albopunctata

Where is Cleyera albopunctata found?

It is found in Southeast Asia.

What type of plant is Cleyera albopunctata?

It is a shrub.

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727749: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.