Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
podopyxis
ID:
877969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 363 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877304



Common Names

  • Podopyxis Cleistanthus
  • Podopyxis Cleistanth
  • Podopyxis Cleistanthus


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Description

Cleistanthus podopyxis (also called podopyxis, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, sunny grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus podopyxis has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used to make furniture, paper, and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus podopyxis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus podopyxis is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cleistanthus podopyxis

Cleistanthus podopyxis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Cleistanthus podopyxis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus podopyxis?

Cleistanthus podopyxis

What is the common name of Cleistanthus podopyxis?

Podopyxis

What type of plant is Cleistanthus podopyxis?

Shrub

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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