Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
conzattiana
ID:
889238

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.González

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 5: 141 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888573



Common Names

  • Conzattiana Clethra
  • Conzattiana Clethra Grass
  • Conzattiana Clethra Watergrass


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Description

Clethra conzattiana (also called Mexican clethra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Mexico. 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 conzattiana is used as an ornamental shrub in landscaping, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra conzattiana 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 conzattiana is a deciduous shrub native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Clethra conzattiana

Clethra conzattiana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Clethra conzattiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra conzattiana?

Clethra conzattiana

What type of soil does Clethra conzattiana prefer?

Clethra conzattiana prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the growth rate of Clethra conzattiana?

Clethra conzattiana 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-43242: 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.