Cleyera cernua - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
612425
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tul.) Kobuski
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 404 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611757
Common Names
- Cleyera cernua
- Cleyera Cuspidata
- Cleyera Ekmanii
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- Eurya cernua (Tul.) Szyszyl. [unknown]
- Freziera cernua Tul. [unknown]
Description
Cleyera cernua (also called Drooping Cleyera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 2 m. It is native to China and is found in forests and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleyera cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleyera cernua 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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Cleyera cernua 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 cernua
Cleyera cernua can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Cleyera cernua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleyera cernua?
Cleyera cernua
Where is Cleyera cernua found?
It is found in Southeast Asia.
What type of plant is Cleyera cernua?
It is a shrub.
Species in the Cleyera genus
Cleyera lipingensis, Cleyera albopunctata, Cleyera bolleana, Cleyera cernua, Cleyera cuspidata, Cleyera ekmanii, Cleyera incornuta, Cleyera integrifolia, Cleyera japonica, Cleyera longicarpa, Cleyera neibensis, Cleyera nimanimae, Cleyera obovata, Cleyera obscurinervia, Cleyera orbicularis, Cleyera pachyphylla, Cleyera serrulata, Cleyera ternstroemioides, Cleyera theoides, Cleyera vaccinioides, Cleyera velutina, Cleyera yangchunensis, Cleyera longicarpa,
Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family
Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727752: Based on the initial data import
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.