Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 401 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000870283
Common Names
- Kinabaluense Claoxylon
- Kinabaluense's Claoxylon
- Kinabaluensee Claoxylon
Description
Claoxylon kinabaluense (also called Kinabalu Claoxylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading growth habit and produces oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. The flowers are small and white and are borne in clusters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Claoxylon kinabaluense is a species of plant used for ornamental purposes and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Claoxylon kinabaluense is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are short, slender, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Claoxylon kinabaluense is a shrub native to Borneo. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Claoxylon kinabaluense
Claoxylon kinabaluense is native to the Pacific region, from Mexico to California.
Claoxylon kinabaluense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Claoxylon kinabaluense?
Claoxylon kinabaluense
What is the common name of Claoxylon kinabaluense?
Kinabalu Claoxylon
What is the natural habitat of Claoxylon kinabaluense?
Dry open woodlands
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,