Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
luzmariae
ID:
889959

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.González

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 5: 145 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889294



Common Names

  • Luz Maria's Clethra
  • Luz Maria's Sweet Pepperbush
  • Luz Maria's Summersweet


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Description

Clethra luzmariae (also called Luzmari's Clethra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has an upright habit and grows up to 3 m tall. It is found in woodland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra luzmariae is used as an ornamental shrub, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Clethra luzmariae are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra luzmariae is a deciduous shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clethra luzmariae

Clethra luzmariae can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Clethra luzmariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra luzmariae?

Clethra luzmariae

What is the growth habit of Clethra luzmariae?

It is an evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit.

What is the flowering period of Clethra luzmariae?

It flowers from late spring to early summer.

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-43309: Based on the initial data import
Luz María González Villarreal (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.González' in the authors string.