Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
monoicus
ID:
877565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 508 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876900



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus monoicus
  • Monoicus Cleistanthus
  • Monoicus Grass


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Description

Cleistanthus monoicus (also called Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Nepal. It is found in dry, open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus monoicus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for animals. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistanthus monoicus is a small, yellow-green inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, light-brown caryopsis with a single, thin seed coat. The seedlings are thin, light-green and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus monoicus is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate dry conditions and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a prepared seed bed in the spring. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 30-45 cm (12-18 in). To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in the spring or summer and plant them in a prepared bed. Water the cuttings well.

Where to Find Cleistanthus monoicus

Cleistanthus monoicus can be found in South and Southeast Asia.

Cleistanthus monoicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus monoicus?

Cleistanthus monoicus

What is the family of Cleistanthus monoicus?

Euphorbiaceae

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-42133: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.