Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
longicarpa
ID:
612453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Yamam.) Masam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 25: 250 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611785



Common Names

  • Xyris Kornasiana
  • Cleyera Neibensis
  • Cleyera Nimanimae


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Synonyms

  • Tristylium longicarpum (Yamam.) Koidz. [unknown]
  • Cleyera japonica longicarpa (Yamam.) P.P.Ling & Hsien [unknown]

Description

Cleyera longicarpa (also called Long-fruited Cleyera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and long fruits that grows in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Uses & Benefits

Cleyera longicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleyera longicarpa has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleyera longicarpa 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 longicarpa

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

Cleyera longicarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleyera longicarpa?

Cleyera longicarpa

Where is Cleyera longicarpa found?

It is found in Southeast Asia.

What type of plant is Cleyera longicarpa?

It is a shrub.

Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family

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References

Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.
Yoshimatsu Yamamoto (1893-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yamam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:830023-1: Based on the initial data import