Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
612440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Pl. : 69 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611772



Common Names

  • Xyris Kibaraensis
  • Cleyera Longicarpa
  • Xyris Kornasiana


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Synonyms

  • Tristylium morii (Yamam.) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Tristylium hayatai (Masam. & Yamam.) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Sakakia hayatai Masam. & Yamam. [unknown]
  • Cleyera japonica taipehensis H.Keng [unknown]
  • Adinandra chingii Metcalf [unknown]
  • Adinandra japonica (Thunb.) T.L.Ming [unknown]
  • Adinandra kweichovensis Hu [unknown]
  • Cleyera fortunei Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cleyera japonica kaempferiana (DC.) Sealy [unknown]
  • Cleyera japonica tricolor G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Cleyera japonica tricolor (G.Nicholson) Kobuski [unknown]
  • Cleyera morii (Yamam.) Masam. [unknown]
  • Cleyera ochnacea DC. [unknown]
  • Cleyera ochnacea kaempferiana DC. [unknown]
  • Dupinia japonica (Thunb.) Franch. [unknown]
  • Eroteum ochnaceum (Merr.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Eurya latifolia variegata Carrière [unknown]
  • Eurya ochnacea (DC.) Szyszyl. [unknown]
  • Eurya ochnacea contracta (Honda) Makino & Nemoto [unknown]
  • Freziera ochnacea (DC.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Freziera ochnoides Wall. [unknown]
  • Cleyera japonica hayatae (Masam. & Yamam.) Kobuski [unknown]
  • Eurya ochnacea morii Yamam. [unknown]
  • Tristylium ochnaceum (DC.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Tristylium ochnaceum morii (Yamam.) Sasaki [unknown]
  • Sakakia morii (Yamam.) Yamam. & Masam. [unknown]
  • Ternstroemia japonica (Thunb.) Thunb. [unknown]
  • Mokofua japonica (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Taonabo japonica (Thunb.) Szyszyl. [unknown]
  • Freziera ochnacea (DC.) Nakai ex T.Mori [deprecated]
  • Sakakia ochnacea (DC.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Cleyera japonica japonica [unknown]

Description

Cleyera japonica (also called Japanese Cleyera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is found in grassland and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleyera japonica var. grandiflora (Wall. ex Choisy) Kobuski
Cleyera japonica var. morii (Yamam.) Masam.
Cleyera japonica var. parvifolia Kobuski
Cleyera japonica var. wallichiana (DC.) Sealy
Cleyera japonica var. taipinensis Key

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleyera japonica 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 japonica 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 japonica

Cleyera japonica can be found in Japan.

Cleyera japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleyera japonica?

Cleyera japonica

Where is Cleyera japonica found?

It is found in East Asia.

What type of plant is Cleyera japonica?

It is a shrub.

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,

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