Cleyera orbicularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
612471
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alain
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 21: 135 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611803
Common Names
- Xyris Kukenaniana
- Cleyera Serrulata
- Cleyera Ternstroemioides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleyera orbicularis (also called Orbicular 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 orbicularis is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleyera orbicularis 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 orbicularis 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 orbicularis
Cleyera orbicularis can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Cleyera orbicularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleyera orbicularis?
Cleyera orbicularis
Where is Cleyera orbicularis found?
It is found in Southeast Asia.
What type of plant is Cleyera orbicularis?
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-2727795: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.