Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
malaccensis
ID:
877415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 277 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876750



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus malaccensis
  • Malaccensis Cleistanthus
  • Cleistanthus tree


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Description

Cleistanthus malaccensis (also called Malaccensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and extreme temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus malaccensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus malaccensis flower is small, yellow in color and grows in panicles. The seed is small, dark brown in color and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus malaccensis is a large, evergreen tree that grows up to 30 m tall. It is native to Malaysia and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Cleistanthus malaccensis

Cleistanthus malaccensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Cleistanthus malaccensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus malaccensis?

Cleistanthus malaccensis

What is the common name of Cleistanthus malaccensis?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Cleistanthus malaccensis?

Tropical rainforest

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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