Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
898184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 130 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897519



Common Names

  • Clutia Thunbergii
  • Thunbergii Bamboo Grass
  • Japanese Dwarf Bamboo


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Description

Clutia thunbergii (also called African wild olive, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Africa. It is an evergreen tree, with dark green leaves and clusters of small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia thunbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Clutia thunbergii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia thunbergii is a small, evergreen shrub native to Japan. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will look best with regular watering. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed bed.

Where to Find Clutia thunbergii

Clutia thunbergii can be found in Japan and Taiwan.

Clutia thunbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clutia thunbergii?

Clutia thunbergii

What is the common name of Clutia thunbergii?

Thunberg's Clutia

What is the natural habitat of Clutia thunbergii?

Tropical forests

Species in the Clutia genus

Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis, Clutia ovalis, Clutia paxii, Clutia pentheriana, Clutia platyphylla, Clutia polifolia, Clutia polyadenia, Clutia polygonoides, Clutia pterogona, Clutia pubescens, Clutia pulchella, Clutia punctata, Clutia rubricaulis, Clutia sericea, Clutia sessilifolia, Clutia stuhlmannii, Clutia swynnertonii,

Species in the Peraceae family

Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,

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