Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 509 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876091
Common Names
- Cleistanthus diversifolius
- Diverse-leaved Cleistanthus
- Diverse-leaved Flame of the Woods
Description
Cleistanthus diversifolius (also called Indian oleander, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistanthus diversifolius is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cleistanthus diversifolius is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, shiny grain. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cleistanthus diversifolius can be grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Cleistanthus diversifolius
Cleistanthus diversifolius can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Cleistanthus diversifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistanthus diversifolius?
Cleistanthus diversifolius
What is the family of Cleistanthus diversifolius?
Euphorbiaceae
Where is Cleistanthus diversifolius native to?
India
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,