Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
timpermaniana
ID:
898229

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 31: 391 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897564



Common Names

  • Timpermaniana Clutia
  • Timpermaniana
  • Clutia Timpermaniana


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Description

Clutia timpermaniana (also called Timperman's Clutia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded form, growing to a height of 1-2 m. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia timpermaniana is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating rheumatism, hypertension, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saccharum ciliare has a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and tall with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia timpermaniana is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by planting the seeds. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer, and the seeds should be planted in the spring.

Where to Find Clutia timpermaniana

Saccharum ciliare is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Clutia timpermaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clutia timpermaniana?

Clutia timpermaniana

What is the family of Clutia timpermaniana?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Clutia timpermaniana?

Timperman's Clutia

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,