Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
808855

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Alfaro & J.F.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 63: 36 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808189



Common Names

  • Clethra formosa
  • Mountain Sweet Pepperbush
  • Mountain Sweet-spire


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Description

Clethra formosa (also called Beautiful Clethra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra formosa is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens and homes for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra formosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra formosa is a deciduous shrub that is easy to propagate by cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Clethra formosa

Clethra formosa is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical forests and dry forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Clethra formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra formosa?

Clethra formosa

What is the common name of Clethra formosa?

Formosa Clethra

What is the native range of Clethra formosa?

Mexico

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-346428: Based on the initial data import
Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.
Evelio Alfaro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Alfaro' in the authors string.