Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alexandri
ID:
888643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 142 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887978



Common Names

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


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Description

Clethra alexandri (also called Alexandrian Clethra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to North America. It is a deciduous shrub with fragrant white flowers and long, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, wooded habitats, such as riverbanks and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra alexandri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, as well as a source of nectar for pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra alexandri has white, fragrant flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra alexandri 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 alexandri

Clethra alexandri 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-43187: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.