Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kaipoensis
ID:
889738

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 475 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889073



Common Names

  • Clethra Kaipoensis
  • Kaipo Clethra
  • Kaipo Summersweet


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Description

Clethra kaipoensis (also called Kaipo clethra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in clumps and has long, thin, arching leaves that are green to gray-green in color. The flowers are white to pinkish in color and are borne on long, thin stems. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra kaipoensis is a shrub that is native to Hawaii and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a windbreak or as a hedge. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra kaipoensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings are short and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra kaipoensis is a shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Clethra kaipoensis

Clethra kaipoensis is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

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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