Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
870405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 16: 553 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869740

Common Names

  • Ellipticum Clover
  • Elliptic-leaved Clover
  • Elliptic-leaved Woolly Clover

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Description

Claoxylon ellipticum (also called Elliptic Claoxylon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in humid forests, on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon ellipticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon ellipticum has small, white flowers that are borne in dense, spike-like clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon ellipticum is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F (-7°C). Propagation is by division or seed. Divide clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed.

Where to Find Claoxylon ellipticum

Claoxylon ellipticum can be found in Southeast Asia.

Claoxylon ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Claoxylon ellipticum?

Claoxylon ellipticum

What is the common name of Claoxylon ellipticum?

Elliptic Claoxylon

What is the growth habit of Claoxylon ellipticum?

Tree

Species in the Claoxylon genus

Claoxylon abbreviatum, Claoxylon affine, Claoxylon albicans, Claoxylon albiflorum, Claoxylon angustifolium, Claoxylon anomalum, Claoxylon arboreum, Claoxylon attenuatum, Claoxylon australe, Claoxylon bicarpellatum, Claoxylon biciliatum, Claoxylon brachyandrum, Claoxylon capillipes, Claoxylon carinatum, Claoxylon carolinianum, Claoxylon carrii, Claoxylon centenarium, Claoxylon colfsii, Claoxylon collenettei, Claoxylon coriaceolanatum, Claoxylon crassipes, Claoxylon crassivenium, Claoxylon cuneatum, Claoxylon decaryanum, Claoxylon dolichostachyum, Claoxylon echinospermum, Claoxylon ellipticum, Claoxylon erythrophyllum, Claoxylon euphorbioides, Claoxylon extenuatum, Claoxylon fallax, Claoxylon flavum, Claoxylon fulvescens, Claoxylon gillisonii, Claoxylon glabrifolium, Claoxylon glandulosum, Claoxylon goodenoviense, Claoxylon grandifolium, Claoxylon gymnadenum, Claoxylon hainanense, Claoxylon hillii, Claoxylon hirsutellum, Claoxylon hosei, Claoxylon humbertii, Claoxylon indicum, Claoxylon insigne, Claoxylon insulanum, Claoxylon kaievskii, Claoxylon khasianum, Claoxylon kinabaluense,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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