Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
878241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pax) Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(2): 382 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877576



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus schlechteri
  • Schlechter's Corkwood
  • Schlechter's Corkwood Tree


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Description

Cleistanthus schlechteri (also called Schlechter's 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 schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleistanthus schlechteri var. pubescens (Hutch.) J.Léonard
Cleistanthus schlechteri var. schlechteri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus schlechteri has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in spike-like inflorescences. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus schlechteri can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Cleistanthus schlechteri prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Cleistanthus schlechteri

Cleistanthus schlechteri can be found in Central America and South America.

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-42200: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.