Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alcoceri
ID:
888633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 41: 240 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887968



Common Names

  • Alexander's Sweet Pepperbush
  • Alexander's Clethra
  • Alexander's Summersweet


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Description

Clethra alcoceri (also called White Alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, open areas such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra alcoceri is used as an ornamental shrub in landscaping and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clethra alcoceri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra alcoceri is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. Prune the shrub in late winter or early spring to keep it looking its best.

Where to Find Clethra alcoceri

Clethra alcoceri is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Species in the Clethra genus

Clethra formosa, Clethra tuxtlensis, Clethra purpusii, Clethra fragrans, Clethra acuminata, Clethra alcoceri, Clethra alexandri, Clethra alnifolia, Clethra arborea, Clethra arfakana, Clethra barbinervis, Clethra bodinieri, Clethra canescens, Clethra cardenasii, Clethra castaneifolia, Clethra chiapensis, Clethra consimilis, Clethra conzattiana, Clethra crispa, Clethra cubensis, Clethra cuneata, Clethra delavayi, Clethra elongata, Clethra fabri, Clethra fagifolia, Clethra fargesii, Clethra ferruginea, Clethra fimbriata, Clethra galeottiana, Clethra gelida, Clethra guyanensis, Clethra hartwegii, Clethra hendersonii, Clethra hondurensis, Clethra javanica, Clethra kaipoensis, Clethra kebarensis, Clethra licanioides, Clethra longispicata, Clethra luzmariae, Clethra macrophylla, Clethra mexicana, Clethra oaxacana, Clethra obovata, Clethra occidentalis, Clethra oleoides, Clethra ovalifolia, Clethra pachecoana, Clethra pachyphylla, Clethra papuana,

Species in the Clethraceae family

Clethra formosa, Clethra tuxtlensis, Clethra purpusii, Clethra fragrans, Clethra acuminata, Clethra alcoceri, Clethra alexandri, Clethra alnifolia, Clethra arborea, Clethra arfakana, Clethra barbinervis, Clethra bodinieri, Clethra canescens, Clethra cardenasii, Clethra castaneifolia, Clethra chiapensis, Clethra consimilis, Clethra conzattiana, Clethra crispa, Clethra cubensis, Clethra cuneata, Clethra delavayi, Clethra elongata, Clethra fabri, Clethra fagifolia, Clethra fargesii, Clethra ferruginea, Clethra fimbriata, Clethra galeottiana, Clethra gelida, Clethra guyanensis, Clethra hartwegii, Clethra hendersonii, Clethra hondurensis, Clethra javanica, Clethra kaipoensis, Clethra kebarensis, Clethra licanioides, Clethra longispicata, Clethra luzmariae, Clethra macrophylla, Clethra mexicana, Clethra oaxacana, Clethra obovata, Clethra occidentalis, Clethra oleoides, Clethra ovalifolia, Clethra pachecoana, Clethra pachyphylla, Clethra papuana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43186: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.