Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
barbinervis
ID:
888817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(3): 128 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888152



Common Names

  • Japanese Clethra
  • Japanese White Alder
  • Barb-nerved Clethra


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Description

Clethra barbinervis (also called Japanese Clethra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Japan and Korea. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra barbinervis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black in color and are arranged in a single row. The seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra barbinervis is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Where to Find Clethra barbinervis

Clethra barbinervis can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Clethra barbinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra barbinervis?

Clethra barbinervis

What type of plant is Clethra barbinervis?

Shrub

What is the growth habit of Clethra barbinervis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43203: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.