Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
890672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9: 347 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890007



Common Names

  • Rugosa Clethra
  • Clethra Rugosa
  • Rugosa Clethra


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Description

Clethra rugosa (also called Rough Clethra, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Japan. It grows in woodlands, forests, and mountain slopes, and is an important ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra rugosa has small, white flowers that form in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra rugosa is a shrub that is native to North America. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Clethra rugosa is quite drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Clethra rugosa

Clethra rugosa is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is found in moist woods, swamps, and other wet areas.

Clethra rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra rugosa?

Clethra rugosa

What is the common name of Clethra rugosa?

Rugose Sweet Pepperbush

What is the natural habitat of Clethra rugosa?

Clethra rugosa is found in moist woods, swamps, and bogs.

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