Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
890400

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 12: 169 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889735



Common Names

  • Papuana Clethra
  • Papuana Summersweet
  • Papuana Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra papuana (also called Papuan Clethra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to New Guinea. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant and to make essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clethra papuana var. papuana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra papuana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra papuana is a perennial shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Clethra papuana

Clethra papuana can be found in South America.

Clethra papuana FAQ

What is the native range of Clethra papuana?

Clethra papuana is native to the tropical regions of South America.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Clethra papuana?

Clethra papuana prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

How often should Clethra papuana be watered?

Clethra papuana should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated.

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