Cleistanthus pseudopallidus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudopallidus
ID:
878063
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jabl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VIII: 23 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877398
Common Names
- Cleistanthus pseudopallidus
- Pseudopallidus Cleistanthus
- Pseudopallidus Candlebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleistanthus pseudopallidus (also called False Pale Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in forests, woodlands and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus pseudopallidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make traditional medicines and for its antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus pseudopallidus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus pseudopallidus is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Cleistanthus pseudopallidus
Cleistanthus pseudopallidus can be found in India.
Cleistanthus pseudopallidus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus pseudopallidus?
Cleistanthus pseudopallidus
What is the common name of Cleistanthus pseudopallidus?
False Pale Cleistanthus
What is the habitat of Cleistanthus pseudopallidus?
Dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands
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-42182: Based on the initial data import
Eugene Jablonszky (1892-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jabl.' in the authors string.