Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
hirsutovillosa
ID:
923891

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Valencia & Cruz Durán

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 251 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923226



Common Names

  • Hirsutovillosa Clethra
  • Clethra Hirsutovillosa
  • Hirsutovillosa Clethra


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Description

Clethra hirsutovillosa (also called hairy-leaved clethra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a compact, upright habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clethra hirsutovillosa is a small, white or yellow flower with purple spots. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra hirsutovillosa is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and can tolerate temperatures between 10-30°C. It can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment. The seedlings should be repotted every two years.

Where to Find Clethra hirsutovillosa

Clethra hirsutovillosa is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

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-468919: Based on the initial data import
Ramiro Cruz Durán: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cruz Durán' in the authors string.
Susana Valencia Ávalos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Valencia' in the authors string.