Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
889697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(II): 232 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889032



Common Names

  • Clethra Javanica
  • Java Sweetpepperbush
  • Java Clethra


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Description

Clethra javanica (also called 'Java 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 javanica is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or for screening. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in summer and attractive foliage that turns yellow in fall. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clethra javanica var. javanica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra javanica has small, white flowers that are borne in dense clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra javanica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. It can also be propagated by layering in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clethra javanica

Clethra javanica is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist woodlands and swamps. It is also available in nurseries.

Clethra javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra javanica?

Clethra javanica

What is the common name of Clethra javanica?

Javanese clethra

What is the growth rate of Clethra javanica?

Moderate

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