Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
889293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 314 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888628



Common Names

  • Clethra Cuneata
  • Cuneate Clethra
  • Cuneate Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra cuneata (also called 'Wedge-leaved 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 cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra cuneata has small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in late summer and early fall. The flowers are followed by small, brown, cone-shaped seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra cuneata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Clethra cuneata

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

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-43247: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.