Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
belizense
ID:
600739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 540 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600071

Common Names

  • Cheiloclinium belizense
  • Belizense Cheiloclinium
  • Cheiloclinium

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Synonyms

  • Salacia podostemma Sandwith [unknown]
  • Salacia belizensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Cheiloclinium jenmanii A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cheiloclinium meianthum A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cheiloclinium podostemma (Sandwith) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Cheiloclinium meianthemum A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Cheiloclinium belizense (also called Belize Toothbrush Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Belize. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Cheiloclinium belizense is a species of flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cheiloclinium belizense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheiloclinium belizense is an evergreen shrub that grows to about 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth.

Where to Find Cheiloclinium belizense

Cheiloclinium belizense is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cheiloclinium belizense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheiloclinium belizense?

Cheiloclinium belizense

What is the common name of Cheiloclinium belizense?

Belizean Cheiloclinium

What is the natural habitat of Cheiloclinium belizense?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2716140: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.