Cleistanthus rotundatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundatus
ID:
878160
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jabl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VIII: 21 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877495
Common Names
- Round Cleistanthus
- Round Cleistathus
- Round Cleistathys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleistanthus rotundatus (also called the Round Cleistanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Australia. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 0.5-2 m. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus rotundatus is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistanthus rotundatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus rotundatus is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in poor soils.
Where to Find Cleistanthus rotundatus
Cleistanthus rotundatus can be found in India.
Cleistanthus rotundatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus rotundatus?
Cleistanthus rotundatus
What is the common name of Cleistanthus rotundatus?
Round-leaved cleistanthus
Where is Cleistanthus rotundatus found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia
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-42192: Based on the initial data import
Eugene Jablonszky (1892-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jabl.' in the authors string.