Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
889312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 9: 370 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888647



Common Names

  • Clethra Delavayi
  • Delavay's Clethra
  • Delavay's Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra delavayi (also called Delavay's clethra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist areas such as wetlands, riparian zones, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra delavayi is used as an ornamental shrub, as a windbreak, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra delavayi 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 delavayi 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 delavayi

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

Clethra delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra delavayi?

Clethra delavayi

What is the common name of Clethra delavayi?

Delavay's Clethra

What is the habitat of Clethra delavayi?

It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

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,

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