Cleistanthus stenophyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophyllus
ID:
878322
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kurz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 242 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877657
Common Names
- Stenophyllus Cleistanthus
- Stenophyllus
- Cleistanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleistanthus stenophyllus (also called Cutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America and Europe. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus stenophyllus is a species of plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cleistanthus stenophyllus has small, yellow flowers and seeds that are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus stenophyllus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and transplanted into prepared soil.
Where to Find Cleistanthus stenophyllus
Cleistanthus stenophyllus is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Cleistanthus stenophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus stenophyllus?
Cleistanthus stenophyllus
What is the common name of Cleistanthus stenophyllus?
Narrow-leaved Cleistanthus
What is the growth habit of Cleistanthus stenophyllus?
It is an evergreen shrub with erect stems.
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-42208: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.