Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
consimilis
ID:
889227

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 87: 131 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888562



Common Names

  • Consimilis Clethra
  • Consimilis Clethra Grass
  • Consimilis Clethra Watergrass


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Description

Clethra consimilis (also called white alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has oval-shaped leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra consimilis has small, white flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra consimilis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Clethra consimilis

Clethra consimilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Clethra consimilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra consimilis?

Clethra consimilis

What type of soil does Clethra consimilis prefer?

Clethra consimilis prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the growth rate of Clethra consimilis?

Clethra consimilis has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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-43241: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.