Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
890694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 483 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890029



Common Names

  • Rough Clethra
  • Clethra
  • Clethra Scabra


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Description

Clethra scabra (also called Rough Clethra, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clethra scabra 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 scabra is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Clethra scabra

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

Clethra scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clethra scabra?

Clethra scabra

What is the common name of Clethra scabra?

Rough Sweet Pepperbush

What is the natural habitat of Clethra scabra?

Clethra scabra 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