Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
castaneifolia
ID:
889129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 169 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888464



Common Names

  • Chestnut-Leaved Clethra
  • Chestnut-Leaved Sweet Pepperbush
  • Chestnut-Leaved's Clethra


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Description

Clethra castaneifolia (also called chestnut-leaved 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 castaneifolia 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 castaneifolia 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 castaneifolia is a deciduous shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a low-growing shrub that forms a dense mat of foliage and can be used as a groundcover. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer and covered lightly with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Clethra castaneifolia

Clethra castaneifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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-43232: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.