Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
guyanensis
ID:
889608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Meisn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 7: 170 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888943



Common Names

  • Guyana Clethra
  • Clethra Guyanensis
  • Guyana Clethra


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Description

Clethra guyanensis (also called 'Guyana Clethra', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and a light green color. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra guyanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra guyanensis has a flower that is a white, bell-shaped bloom, with the seed being a small, dark brown nut and the seedling being a small, dark green shrub.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra guyanensis is a shrub that is best grown in moist, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Clethra guyanensis

Clethra guyanensis can be found in Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.

Clethra guyanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra guyanensis?

Clethra guyanensis

What is the common name of Clethra guyanensis?

Guanian Clethra

What is the natural habitat of Clethra guyanensis?

Dry, open areas

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-43277: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.