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claoxylon

Scientific Name: Claoxylon

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Claoxylon: A Diverse Genus in the Spurge Family

Claoxylon is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. These plants range from dioecious subshrubs to small trees. The genus comprises approximately 80 species.

Considerations for Pets

  • Claoxylon australe, also known as Brittlewood, has small branches described as pale and brittle.
  • The text mentions the presence of sesquilignans from the branches and leaves of Claoxylon polot.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Claoxylon A. Jussieu
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • Order: Malpighiales
  • Class: Eudicots (Magnoliopsida/Rosopsida)
  • Phylum/Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Synonyms:
    • Erytrochilus (for Claoxylon longifolium)
    • Mercurialis tenerifolia (for Claoxylon tenerifolium)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Claoxylon australe, or Brittlewood, is commonly found in various types of eastern Australian rainforests.
  • Some species are endemic to specific regions, such as certain Claoxylon sandwicense varieties found in Hana'ula, W. Maui, and Ekahanui Gulch, O'ahu, Hawaii.
  • The genus is also found in Madagascar.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Claoxylon species can be dioecious subshrubs or small trees.
  • Claoxylon australe can be a shrub or small tree, often straggling, and grows to about 9 meters high. Its small branches are pale and brittle.
  • Claoxylon indicum is a sun-loving tree that typically grows along secondary forest edges or in open areas. It has spirally arranged leaves.

Specific Species

  • Claoxylon australe: Commonly known as Brittlewood.
  • Claoxylon indicum: Specific epithet "indicum" is derived from the Latin "Indicus," referring to India. May be referred to as Nappy Plant.
  • Claoxylon longifolium: The name means "long leaves" in Latin.
  • Claoxylon sandwicense: Also known by the Hawaiian names "po'ola" and "laukea."
  • Claoxylon tenerifolium
  • Claoxylon taitense

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "Brittlewood" for Claoxylon australe is derived from its small, pale, and brittle branches.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • Flora of the Hawaiian Islands (Smithsonian)
  • ARKive (information and photos)
  • Discover Life
  • Tropicos