Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
glabratus
ID:
876977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jabl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VIII: 40 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876312



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus Glabratus
  • Smooth-stemmed Cleistanthus
  • Smooth-stemmed Glandular Cleistanthus


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Description

Cleistanthus glabratus (also called Glabrous cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a cylindrical stem and its leaves are linear and flat. It is found in open grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus glabratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus glabratus has small, white flowers with five petals and a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus glabratus is a shrub that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed, at a depth of 1-2 cm. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of 10-15 cm. The plants should be watered regularly, and should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cleistanthus glabratus

Cleistanthus glabratus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Cleistanthus glabratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus glabratus?

Cleistanthus glabratus

What is the common name of Cleistanthus glabratus?

Smooth Cleistanthus

Where is Cleistanthus glabratus found?

Cleistanthus glabratus is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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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