Status:
valid
Authors:
Jabl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VIII: 27 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877192
Common Names
- Paxii Cleistanthus
- Paxii Cleist
- Paxii
Description
Cleistanthus paxii (also called Pax's Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus paxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus paxii has small, yellow-green flowers and seeds that are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus paxii is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing shrub that grows in clumps and spreads by rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or rhizomes.
Where to Find Cleistanthus paxii
Cleistanthus paxii can be found in Australia and New Guinea.
Cleistanthus paxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus paxii?
Cleistanthus paxii
What is the common name of Cleistanthus paxii?
Pax's Cleistanthus
What is the natural habitat of Cleistanthus paxii?
Mountainous regions in East 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,