Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 341 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525454
Common Names
- Celebic Alectryon
- Celebic Bur-Marigold
- Celebic Cudweed
Description
Alectryon celebicus (also called 'Celebicus Alectryon', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Alectryon celebicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and its wood is used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alectryon celebicus is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alectryon celebicus is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils and is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Alectryon celebicus
Alectryon celebicus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Alectryon celebicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alectryon celebicus?
Alectryon celebicus
What is the common name of Alectryon celebicus?
Celebic Alectryon
Where is Alectryon celebicus found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America
Species in the Alectryon genus
Alectryon affinis,
Alectryon bleeseri,
Alectryon cardiocarpus,
Alectryon carinatus,
Alectryon celebicus,
Alectryon connatum,
Alectryon coriaceus,
Alectryon diversifolius,
Alectryon excelsus,
Alectryon excisus,
Alectryon ferrugineum,
Alectryon forsythii,
Alectryon fuscus,
Alectryon glaber,
Alectryon grandifolius,
Alectryon inaequilaterus,
Alectryon kangeanensis,
Alectryon kimberleyanus,
Alectryon laevis,
Alectryon macrococcum,
Alectryon macrophyllus,
Alectryon mahoe,
Alectryon mollis,
Alectryon myrmecophilus,
Alectryon ochraceus,
Alectryon oleifolius,
Alectryon pubescens,
Alectryon ramiflorus,
Alectryon repandodentatus,
Alectryon reticulatus,
Alectryon samoensis,
Alectryon semicinereum,
Alectryon serratus,
Alectryon sphaerococcum,
Alectryon strigosus,
Alectryon subcinereum,
Alectryon subdentatum,
Alectryon tomentosum,
Alectryon tropicus,
Alectryon unilobatus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family