Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
890229

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.W.Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 541 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889564



Common Names

  • Oaxacana Clethra
  • Clethra Oaxacana
  • Clethra


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Description

Clethra oaxacana (also called 'Oaxacan Clethra', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clethra oaxacana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra oaxacana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Clethra oaxacana

Clethra oaxacana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Clethra oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra oaxacana?

Clethra oaxacana

What is the common name of Clethra oaxacana?

Oaxacana

What is the natural habitat of Clethra oaxacana?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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-43335: Based on the initial data import
Clement W. Hamilton (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Ham.' in the authors string.