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Claoxylon marianum

Scientific Name: Claoxylon marianum

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth:

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Claoxylon marianum

Claoxylon marianum is an accepted scientific name for a plant species within the genus Claoxylon. It is also commonly referred to as Claoxylon marianum.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species within the Claoxylon genus are noted for producing latex, which, in at least one related species (Claoxylon carolinianum), is reported to sometimes poison the skin. While there's no specific mention of toxicity for Claoxylon marianum, caution is advised.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Claoxylon marianum Müll.Arg.
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
  • Subclass: Rosidae
  • Order: Euphorbiales
  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 845473
  • Synonyms: There are references to "Claoxylon marianum Mll. Arg." which is likely just a variation in abbreviation, not a true synonym.
  • Nomenclature Note: The species was described and named in 1866 by Johannes Müller Argoviensis.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Claoxylon marianum is found in the Northern Mariana Islands, specifically on Rota, between Rota and Tataacho Point, in the Pacific.
  • Other species within the Claoxylon genus are found in locations such as Madagascar, Australia, India, South China, Sulawesi and Christmas Island.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Claoxylon marianum is a perennial plant.
  • It can grow to be a tree.
  • The leaves of Claoxylon, including related species are known for developing a rough texture when dried due to protruding styloids (needle-like structures), unlike many other plants in the Euphorbiaceae family. Fresh leaves are smooth.
  • It can be used for shade.

Ecological Role

  • In Guam, it is part of the Guam Plant Extinction Prevention program, indicating a conservation concern.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It is noted as associated with the Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera checklist.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera
  • The Plant List
  • Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE)
  • TaxonConcept Knowledge Base (http://lod.taxonconcept.org/ses/5u7Df.html)
  • Drone-Application-Server database publication for Claoxylon marianum biodroid .Taxa.611630
  • De Candolle Herbarium (GDC), G00313924.
  • PlantSystematics.org