Cleistanthus nitidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidus
ID:
877693
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 280 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877028
Common Names
- Cleistanthus nitidus
- Nitidus Cleistanthus
- Nitidus Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleistanthus nitidus (also called Shining Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to New Guinea. It grows in forests, woodlands, and other areas with partial shade and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus nitidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistanthus nitidus is a small, white, bell-shaped inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened grain. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender, upright stem and two small, opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus nitidus 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 nitidus
Cleistanthus nitidus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cleistanthus nitidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus nitidus?
Cleistanthus nitidus
What is the common name of Cleistanthus nitidus?
Shiny cleistanthus
Where can Cleistanthus nitidus be found?
It is found in India
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-42145: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.