Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
evrardii
ID:
876905

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 30: 446 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876240



Common Names

  • Evrard's Cleistanthus
  • Evrard's Cleistanthus Grass
  • Evrard's Cleistanthus Grassland


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Description

Cleistanthus evrardii (also called Cleistanthus evrardii, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus evrardii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus evrardii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in terminal or axillary panicles. The seeds are small, oblong, and brown. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus evrardii is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Cleistanthus evrardii

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

Cleistanthus evrardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus evrardii?

Cleistanthus evrardii

What is the family of Cleistanthus evrardii?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Cleistanthus evrardii?

Evrard'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,