Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pedicellaris
ID:
890450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(II): 234 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889785



Common Names

  • Summer Sweet
  • Climbing Clethra
  • Coastal Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra pedicellaris (also called White Alder, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It grows to a height of 3-6 m and has alternate, simple, ovate leaves. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is found in swamps, wet woods, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra pedicellaris is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for soil improvement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra pedicellaris has white, fragrant flowers that grow in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra pedicellaris 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 pedicellaris

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

Clethra pedicellaris FAQ

What is the native range of Clethra pedicellaris?

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

What are the ideal growing conditions for Clethra pedicellaris?

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

How often should Clethra pedicellaris be watered?

Clethra pedicellaris 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,

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