Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
890439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 220 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889774



Common Names

  • Parvifolia Clethra
  • Parvifolia Summersweet
  • Parvifolia Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra parvifolia (also called Dwarf Summersweet, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra parvifolia 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 parvifolia 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 parvifolia 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 parvifolia

Clethra parvifolia is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist forests, swamps, and along streams.

Clethra parvifolia FAQ

What is the native range of Clethra parvifolia?

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

What are the ideal growing conditions for Clethra parvifolia?

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

How often should Clethra parvifolia be watered?

Clethra parvifolia 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