Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cardenasii
ID:
889107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 87: 109 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888442



Common Names

  • Cardenas' Clethra
  • Cardenas Clethra
  • Cardenas' Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra cardenasii (also called Cardenas' clethra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has an upright growth habit and grows to a height of up to 3 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and is commonly found in wetlands, grasslands, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra cardenasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clethra cardenasii is a small, white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra cardenasii 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 cardenasii

Clethra cardenasii is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Clethra cardenasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra cardenasii?

Clethra cardenasii

What is the common name of Clethra cardenasii?

Cardenas' clethra

What is the growth habit of Clethra cardenasii?

Perennial shrub

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-43230: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.