Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
890940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 46 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890275



Common Names

  • Coastal Sweet Pepperbush
  • Fuzzy Clethra
  • Fuzzy Sweet Pepperbush


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Description

Clethra tomentosa (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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and covered lightly with soil.

Where to Find Clethra tomentosa

Clethra tomentosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Clethra tomentosa FAQ

What type of plant is Clethra tomentosa?

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

Where does Clethra tomentosa grow?

Clethra tomentosa is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the growth habit of Clethra tomentosa?

Clethra tomentosa 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,