Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
parallelinervia
ID:
890429

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Gust.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 45(146A): 17 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889764



Common Names

  • Parallelinervia Clethra
  • Parallelinervia Summersweet
  • Parallelinervia Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra parallelinervia (also called Parallel-Nerve Clethra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to China and Japan. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra parallelinervia 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 parallelinervia is a deciduous shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and can reach a height of up to 3m.

Where to Find Clethra parallelinervia

Clethra parallelinervia can be found in parts of Asia.

Clethra parallelinervia FAQ

What is the native range of Clethra parallelinervia?

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

What are the ideal growing conditions for Clethra parallelinervia?

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

How often should Clethra parallelinervia be watered?

Clethra parallelinervia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43354: Based on the initial data import
Claes G.R. Gustafsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gust.' in the authors string.