Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tutensis
ID:
890960

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.W.Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 72: 543 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890295



Common Names

  • Coastal Sweet Pepperbush
  • Fuzzy Clethra
  • Vicentina Clethra


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Description

Clethra tutensis (also called Tutu 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 tutensis 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

Clethra tutensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra tutensis 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 tutensis

Clethra tutensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in wetland habitats.

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-43404: Based on the initial data import
Clement W. Hamilton (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Ham.' in the authors string.