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
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.
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 Cheiloclinium genus
Cheiloclinium anomalum,
Cheiloclinium articulatum,
Cheiloclinium belizense,
Cheiloclinium cognatum,
Cheiloclinium diffusiflorum,
Cheiloclinium habropodum,
Cheiloclinium hippocrateoides,
Cheiloclinium klugii,
Cheiloclinium neglectum,
Cheiloclinium obtusum,
Cheiloclinium pedunculatum,
Cheiloclinium puberulum,
Cheiloclinium schwackeanum,
Cheiloclinium serratum,
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,