Cleyera obovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
612464
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Chang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Sci. Nat. Univ. Sunyatseni 1959(2): 27 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611796
Common Names
- Xyris Kradungensis
- Cleyera Obscurinervia
- Cleyera Orbicularis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleyera obovata (also called Obovate 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 obovata 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
The flower of Cleyera obovata is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleyera obovata 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 obovata
Cleyera obovata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Cleyera obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleyera obovata?
Cleyera obovata
Where is Cleyera obovata found?
It is found in Southeast Asia.
What type of plant is Cleyera obovata?
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-2727789: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.