Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
890461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szyszył.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. : 13 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000889796



Common Names

  • Peruvian Sweet Pepperbush
  • Peruvian Clethra
  • Peruvian Sweet-Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra peruviana (also called Peruvian Sweet Pepperbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 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 peruviana 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

The flower of Clethra peruviana is a white, fragrant spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra peruviana 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 peruviana

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

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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