Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
arfakana
ID:
888796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 87: 95 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888131



Common Names

  • Arfakana Clethra
  • Clethra Arfakana
  • Arfakana Clethra


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Description

Clethra arfakana (also called Clethra, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has oval-shaped leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is native to New Guinea and is commonly found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra arfakana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clethra arfakana is white, bell-shaped, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra arfakana is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It can reach up to 2 m in height and has fragrant white flowers in late summer. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate both wet and dry conditions. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and can be propagated from seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Clethra arfakana

Clethra arfakana can be found in New Guinea.

Clethra arfakana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra arfakana?

Clethra arfakana

What type of plant is Clethra arfakana?

Shrub

What is the growth habit of Clethra arfakana?

Evergreen

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