Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
concordia
ID:
1279583

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.A.Neill, H.Beltrán & Quizhpe

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 213 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278921



Common Names

  • Clethra concordia
  • Concordia Clethra
  • Concordia Tree


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Description

Clethra concordia (also called Concord Clethra, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Clethraceae. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, sandy soils near the coast. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are opposite, simple and elliptic in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra concordia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra concordia has small white flowers that are clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra concordia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Clethra concordia

Clethra concordia is native to the Concordia region of Brazil and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

Clethra concordia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra concordia?

Clethra concordia

What is the common name of Clethra concordia?

Concord clethra

What type of plant is Clethra concordia?

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

Hamilton Beltrán Santiago (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Beltrán' in the authors string.
David Neill (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Neill' in the authors string.
Wilson Quizhpe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quizhpe' in the authors string.