Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
kebarensis
ID:
889783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 87: 92 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889118



Common Names

  • Clethra kebarensis
  • Kebarensis Clethra
  • Kebarensis Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra kebarensis (also called Kebar clethra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Ethiopia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2m tall. It has fragrant white flowers and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra kebarensis is an ornamental shrub that is used for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to attract wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra kebarensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pennisetum sclerocladum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Clethra kebarensis

Clethra kebarensis is native to South America and is typically found in moist, grassy areas.

Clethra kebarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra kebarensis?

Clethra kebarensis

What is the common name of Clethra kebarensis?

Kebar Clethra

What is the growth rate of Clethra kebarensis?

Slow

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