Clutia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. : 299 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897574
Common Names
- Tomentosa Clutia
- Tomentosa
- Clutia Tomentosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poa humillima (also called Dwarf Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Poa humillima is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. It has a fine texture and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Clutia tomentosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clutia tomentosa 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 tomentosa
Clutia tomentosa is native to the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America.
Clutia tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clutia tomentosa?
Clutia tomentosa
What is the family of Clutia tomentosa?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Clutia tomentosa?
Tomentose 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44082: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.