Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
835851

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.González & R.Delgad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Ibugana 13(1): 11 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835186



Common Names

  • Clethra fragrans
  • Fragrant Clethra
  • Fragrant Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra fragrans (also called Fragrant Clethra, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1000-2000 meters. It has an upright habit, with dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra fragrans is a species of shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra fragrans has small, white flowers with white petals and sepals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra fragrans can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Clethra fragrans

Clethra fragrans is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the forests of the country.

Clethra fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra fragrans?

Clethra fragrans

What is the common name of Clethra fragrans?

Fragrant Clethra

What is the natural habitat of Clethra fragrans?

Tropical rainforests

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-372402: 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.
Raymundo Ramírez Delgadillo (1963-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Delgad.' in the authors string.