Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
beccarianus
ID:
876343

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jabl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VIII: 19 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875678

Common Names

  • Cleistanthus beccarianus
  • Beccarian's Cleistanthus
  • Beccarian's Grass

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Description

Cleistanthus beccarianus (also called 'Beccarianus Cleistanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistanthus beccarianus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistanthus beccarianus has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistanthus beccarianus is a clump-forming grass with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cleistanthus beccarianus

Cleistanthus beccarianus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cleistanthus beccarianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus beccarianus?

Cleistanthus beccarianus

What is the family of Cleistanthus beccarianus?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Cleistanthus beccarianus?

Beccari's cleistanthus

Species in the Cleistanthus genus

Cleistanthus acuminatus, Cleistanthus angustifolius, Cleistanthus annamensis, Cleistanthus apodus, Cleistanthus bakonensis, Cleistanthus balakrishnanii, Cleistanthus baramicus, Cleistanthus beccarianus, Cleistanthus bipindensis, Cleistanthus boivinianus, Cleistanthus bracteosus, Cleistanthus brideliifolius, Cleistanthus capuronii, Cleistanthus carolinianus, Cleistanthus caudatus, Cleistanthus celebicus, Cleistanthus chlorocarpus, Cleistanthus collinus, Cleistanthus concinnus, Cleistanthus contractus, Cleistanthus coriaceus, Cleistanthus cunninghamii, Cleistanthus curtisii, Cleistanthus dallachyanus, Cleistanthus decurrens, Cleistanthus denudatus, Cleistanthus discolor, Cleistanthus diversifolius, Cleistanthus dolichophyllus, Cleistanthus duvipermaniorum, Cleistanthus eberhardtii, Cleistanthus ellipticus, Cleistanthus elongatus, Cleistanthus erycibifolius, Cleistanthus everettii, Cleistanthus evrardii, Cleistanthus ferrugineus, Cleistanthus flavescens, Cleistanthus floricola, Cleistanthus gabonensis, Cleistanthus glaber, Cleistanthus glabratus, Cleistanthus glandulosus, Cleistanthus gracilis, Cleistanthus helferi, Cleistanthus hirsutipetalus, Cleistanthus hirsutulus, Cleistanthus hylandii, Cleistanthus indochinensis, Cleistanthus inglorius,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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