Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
jacobsianus
ID:
877210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 382 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876545



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus Jacobsianus
  • Jacobsianus Grass
  • Cleistanthus


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Description

Cleistanthus jacobsianus (also called Jacobs' Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus jacobsianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuel and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus jacobsianus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus jacobsianus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot filled with a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Cleistanthus jacobsianus

Cleistanthus jacobsianus is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Cleistanthus jacobsianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus jacobsianus?

Cleistanthus jacobsianus

What is the common name of Cleistanthus jacobsianus?

Jacobs' Cleistanthus

Where is Cleistanthus jacobsianus found?

Cleistanthus jacobsianus is found in Central and South America

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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