Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 402 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870037
Common Names
- Claoxylon hirsutellum
- Hirsutellum Bamboo
- Carrii Fountain Bamboo
Description
Claoxylon hirsutellum (also called Hairy Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It is an evergreen shrub, with a height of up to 4 m and a width of up to 3 m. It prefers sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylon hirsutellum 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 hirsutellum is a small, white flower. The seed of Claoxylon hirsutellum is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings of Claoxylon hirsutellum are thin, grass-like with a greenish-white color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon hirsutellum is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Claoxylon hirsutellum
Claoxylon hirsutellum can be found in the Canary Islands.
Claoxylon hirsutellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylon hirsutellum?
Claoxylon hirsutellum
Where is Claoxylon hirsutellum native to?
Australia
What type of soil does Claoxylon hirsutellum 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,