Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
praetermissus
ID:
878032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gage

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 240 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877367



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus praetermissus
  • Praetermissus Cleistanthus
  • Praetermissus Candlebush


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Description

Cleistanthus praetermissus (also called Overlooked Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Asia. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, and is often used in landscaping.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus praetermissus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus praetermissus has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus praetermissus is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is an easy-to-grow shrub that is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in the spring. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cleistanthus praetermissus

Cleistanthus praetermissus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and India.

Cleistanthus praetermissus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus praetermissus?

Cleistanthus praetermissus

What is the common name of Cleistanthus praetermissus?

Praetermissus Cleistanthus

What is the habitat of Cleistanthus praetermissus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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