Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
889271

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Gust.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 45(146A): 19 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888606



Common Names

  • Crispa Clethra
  • Crispa Clethra Grass
  • Crispa Clethra Watergrass


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Description

Clethra crispa (also called 'Crisp clethra', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It is found in open woodlands, thickets, and along streams, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra crispa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round grain. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra crispa 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 crispa

Clethra crispa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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-43245: Based on the initial data import
Claes G.R. Gustafsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gust.' in the authors string.