Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
889043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.Reinw. ex Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 863 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888378





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Description

Clethra canescens (also called white alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with a rounded growth habit. It is native to temperate regions of North America and is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra canescens is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used to attract wildlife, such as birds and butterflies, to gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clethra canescens var. canescens
Clethra canescens var. clementis (Merr.) Sleumer
Clethra canescens var. ledermannii (Schltr.) Sleumer
Clethra canescens var. luzonica (Merr.) Sleumer
Clethra canescens var. novoguineensis (Kaneh. & Hatus.) Sleumer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clethra canescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra canescens can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Clethra canescens

Clethra canescens is native to North America, particularly in the southeastern United States.

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,

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