Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pubens
ID:
878091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 365 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877426



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus pubens
  • Hairy Cleistanthus
  • Cleistanthus


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Description

Cleistanthus pubens (also called Downy Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows in dry, open areas such as scrubland and is characterized by its small, rounded leaves and short, woody stems.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus pubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistanthus pubens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and fragile with a single, long stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus pubens is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and will tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in dry conditions. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Cleistanthus pubens

Cleistanthus pubens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cleistanthus pubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus pubens?

Cleistanthus pubens

What is the common name of Cleistanthus pubens?

Downy Cleistanthus

What is the habitat of Cleistanthus pubens?

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,

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