Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
890260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 842 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889595



Common Names

  • White Alder
  • Western Sweet Pepperbush
  • Western Clethra


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Description

Clethra obovata (also called 'Oblong 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 obovata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra obovata has small white flowers that grow in clusters, with each flower having four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra obovata is a species of plant in the family Clethraceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is a shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Clethra obovata

Clethra obovata can be found in the southeastern United States.

Clethra obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra obovata?

Clethra obovata

What is the common name of Clethra obovata?

Obovata

What is the natural habitat of Clethra obovata?

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-43338: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.