Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
everettii
ID:
876894

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 194 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876229



Common Names

  • Everett's Cleistanthus
  • Everett's Cleistanthus Grass
  • Everett's Cleistanthus Grassland


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Description

Cleistanthus everettii (also called Everett's Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It grows in moist places and is found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus everettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus everettii has small, white flowers with a yellow centre and a hairy seed head. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus everettii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soils and is tolerant of both drought and flooding. It is best grown in well-drained soils and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is a low-maintenance shrub and does not require much fertilization or irrigation. It can be pruned to maintain a neat appearance. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cleistanthus everettii

Cleistanthus everettii can be found in the tropical rainforests of South-East Asia.

Cleistanthus everettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus everettii?

Cleistanthus everettii

What is the family of Cleistanthus everettii?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Cleistanthus everettii?

Everett's cleistanthus

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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