Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
889172

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.González

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 5: 138 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888507



Common Names

  • Chiapensis Clethra
  • Chiapensis Clethra Shrub
  • Chiapensis Clethra Tree


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Description

Clethra chiapensis (also called 'Chiapas Clethra', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra chiapensis is used as an ornamental shrub in landscaping, as a windbreak, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paspalum superbum has small, yellow flowers that are borne in spikes. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra chiapensis is a shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Clethra chiapensis

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

Clethra chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra chiapensis?

Clethra chiapensis

What is the family of Clethra chiapensis?

Clethraceae

What is the native range of Clethra chiapensis?

Mexico

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-43236: Based on the initial data import
Luz María González Villarreal (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.González' in the authors string.