Claoxylon hillii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hillii
ID:
870691
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 131 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870026
Common Names
- Hillii Clover
- Hillii-leaved Clover
- Hillii-leaved Woolly Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Claoxylon hillii (also called Hill's Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It is a small shrub with a woody stem and lance-shaped leaves. Its flowers are small and white, and are borne in clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylon hillii is a species of grass that is commonly used in lawns and gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or as an ornamental grass. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Claoxylon hillii is a small, white flower. The seed of Claoxylon hillii is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings of Claoxylon hillii are thin, grass-like with a greenish-white color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon hillii is a perennial shrub that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 16 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by division of the clumps in the spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate Claoxylon hillii from seed, which should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Claoxylon hillii
Claoxylon hillii is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Claoxylon hillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylon hillii?
Claoxylon hillii
Where is Claoxylon hillii native to?
Australia
What type of soil does Claoxylon hillii prefer?
Well-drained, moist soil
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41471: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.