Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
890930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe ex Dunn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 185 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890265



Common Names

  • Woolly pepperbush
  • Woolly sweet
  • Woolly sweetspire


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Description

Clethra tomentella (also called Woolly Clethra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to North America, and is commonly found in wetland habitats. It is a small shrub with tomentose leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clethra tomentella is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a windbreak and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clethra tomentella is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra tomentella is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. Clethra tomentella should be grown in full sun in a well-drained soil and is tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Clethra tomentella

Clethra tomentella can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Clethra tomentella FAQ

What type of plant is Clethra tomentella?

Clethra tomentella is a species of flowering shrub in the family Clethraceae.

Where does Clethra tomentella grow?

Clethra tomentella is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the growth habit of Clethra tomentella?

Clethra tomentella is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft).

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-43401: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.