Cleyera serrulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
612479
Status:
valid
Authors:
Choisy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 14: 112 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611811
Common Names
- Xyris Kwangolana
- Clianthus Maximus
- Xyris Lacera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cleyera serrulata (also called Serrate Cleyera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and long fruits that grows in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Uses & Benefits
Cleyera serrulata is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleyera serrulata is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleyera serrulata is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn and pot them up in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright spot and water regularly. Once the roots have developed, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Cleyera serrulata
Cleyera serrulata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Cleyera serrulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleyera serrulata?
Cleyera serrulata
Where is Cleyera serrulata found?
It is found in Southeast Asia.
What type of plant is Cleyera serrulata?
It is a shrub.
Species in the Cleyera genus
Cleyera lipingensis, Cleyera albopunctata, Cleyera bolleana, Cleyera cernua, Cleyera cuspidata, Cleyera ekmanii, Cleyera incornuta, Cleyera integrifolia, Cleyera japonica, Cleyera longicarpa, Cleyera neibensis, Cleyera nimanimae, Cleyera obovata, Cleyera obscurinervia, Cleyera orbicularis, Cleyera pachyphylla, Cleyera serrulata, Cleyera ternstroemioides, Cleyera theoides, Cleyera vaccinioides, Cleyera velutina, Cleyera yangchunensis, Cleyera longicarpa,
Species in the Pentaphylacaceae family
Adinandra angustifolia, Adinandra acuminata, Adinandra acuta, Adinandra angulata, Adinandra anisobasis, Adinandra annamensis, Adinandra apoensis, Adinandra argentifolia, Adinandra auriformis, Adinandra bicuspidata, Adinandra bockiana, Adinandra borneensis, Adinandra brassii, Adinandra brefeldii, Adinandra calciphila, Adinandra caudata, Adinandra celebica, Adinandra clemensiae, Adinandra coarctata, Adinandra collettiana, Adinandra collina, Adinandra colombonensis, Adinandra cordifolia, Adinandra corneriana, Adinandra crassifolia, Adinandra dasyantha, Adinandra donnaiensis, Adinandra dubia, Adinandra dumosa, Adinandra elegans, Adinandra elliptica, Adinandra endertii, Adinandra epunctata, Adinandra excelsa, Adinandra eymae, Adinandra filipes, Adinandra forbesii, Adinandra formosana, Adinandra gallatlyi, Adinandra glischroloma, Adinandra grandifolia, Adinandra grandis, Adinandra griffithii, Adinandra hainanensis, Adinandra hirta, Adinandra howii, Adinandra impressa, Adinandra inaequalis, Adinandra integerrima, Adinandra javanica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2727801: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Denys Choisy (1799-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choisy' in the authors string.