Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
andamanicus
ID:
917852

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Balach., Gastmans & Chakrab.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 20: 32 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917187



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus andamanicus
  • Andamanicus Cleistanthus
  • Andamanicus Cleistanthus


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Description

Cleistanthus andamanicus (also called Andaman Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to India and Bangladesh. It is a shrub growing to 1–2 m (3–6 ft) tall, with ovate to heart-shaped leaves, and small yellow flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus andamanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistanthus andamanicus is small and white in colour. Its seed is small and round in shape. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus andamanicus is a tropical evergreen native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, loose potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagate by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Cleistanthus andamanicus

Cleistanthus andamanicus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Cleistanthus genus

Cleistanthus acuminatus, Cleistanthus angustifolius, Cleistanthus annamensis, Cleistanthus apodus, Cleistanthus bakonensis, Cleistanthus balakrishnanii, Cleistanthus baramicus, Cleistanthus beccarianus, Cleistanthus bipindensis, Cleistanthus boivinianus, Cleistanthus bracteosus, Cleistanthus brideliifolius, Cleistanthus capuronii, Cleistanthus carolinianus, Cleistanthus caudatus, Cleistanthus celebicus, Cleistanthus chlorocarpus, Cleistanthus collinus, Cleistanthus concinnus, Cleistanthus contractus, Cleistanthus coriaceus, Cleistanthus cunninghamii, Cleistanthus curtisii, Cleistanthus dallachyanus, Cleistanthus decurrens, Cleistanthus denudatus, Cleistanthus discolor, Cleistanthus diversifolius, Cleistanthus dolichophyllus, Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum, Cleistanthus eberhardtii, Cleistanthus ellipticus, Cleistanthus elongatus, Cleistanthus erycibifolius, Cleistanthus everettii, Cleistanthus evrardii, Cleistanthus ferrugineus, Cleistanthus flavescens, Cleistanthus floricola, Cleistanthus gabonensis, Cleistanthus glaber, Cleistanthus glabratus, Cleistanthus glandulosus, Cleistanthus gracilis, Cleistanthus helferi, Cleistanthus hirsutipetalus, Cleistanthus hirsutulus, Cleistanthus hylandii, Cleistanthus indochinensis, Cleistanthus inglorius,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462515: Based on the initial data import
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.
Natesan Balachandran (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Balach.' in the authors string.
Walter F. Gastmans (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gastmans' in the authors string.