Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
1265253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 48: 832 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264591



Common Names

  • Lethedon Ciliaris
  • Ciliaris
  • Ciliaris Plant


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Description

Lethedon ciliaris (also called Ciliate lethedon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Africa, specifically Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania. It typically grows in dry, arid areas, such as in deserts and on rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lethedon ciliaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known to attract birds and butterflies and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lethedon ciliaris has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oblong shape. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lethedon ciliaris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Lethedon ciliaris

Lethedon ciliaris is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Lethedon ciliaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lethedon ciliaris?

Lethedon ciliaris

What are the common names of Lethedon ciliaris?

Common names of Lethedon ciliaris include ciliate lethedon and ciliate lily-of-the-valley.

Where is Lethedon ciliaris found?

Lethedon ciliaris is found in China and Japan.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:832189-1: Based on the initial data import