Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gelida
ID:
889534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 867 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888869



Common Names

  • Gelida Clethra
  • Sweet Pepperbush
  • Summer Sweet


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Description

Clethra gelida (also called White clethra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 6-8 feet. It has oval-shaped leaves and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is native to North America and is typically found in moist, wooded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra gelida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used to make rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra gelida has white, fragrant flowers that bloom in late summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra gelida is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by layering. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Clethra gelida

Clethra gelida is native to the Mediterranean region, and is widely cultivated in temperate regions of the world.

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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