Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
xanthopus
ID:
878569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 392 (1966 publ. 1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877904



Common Names

  • Cleistanthus xanthopus
  • Xanthopus Cleistanthus
  • Yellow-footed Cleistanthus


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Description

Cleistanthus xanthopus (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 xanthopus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus xanthopus has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus xanthopus is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in well-prepared soil and kept moist until germination. Vegetative propagation can be done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Cleistanthus xanthopus

Cleistanthus xanthopus is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal.

Cleistanthus xanthopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus xanthopus?

Cleistanthus xanthopus

What is the family of Cleistanthus xanthopus?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Cleistanthus xanthopus?

Yellow-footed cleistanthus

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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