Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
brideliifolius
ID:
876459

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 191 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875794



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus brideliifolius
  • Brideliifolius Grass
  • Bridle-Leaf Grass


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Description

Cleistanthus brideliifolius (also called Bridel's Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Himalayan region of India and China. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus brideliifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleistanthus brideliifolius var. brideliifolius
Cleistanthus brideliifolius var. calcicola Airy Shaw

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 3-5 sepals and 3-5 petals. Seed: small, dark brown, with a rough surface. Seedlings: small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus brideliifolius can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cleistanthus brideliifolius

Cleistanthus brideliifolius is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Cleistanthus brideliifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus brideliifolius?

Cleistanthus brideliifolius

What is the common name of Cleistanthus brideliifolius?

Bridle-leaf Cleistanthus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistanthus brideliifolius?

Moist forests and thickets at low to moderate elevations

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,

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