Clutia virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, III: 71 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897649
Common Names
- Virgin Clutia
- Clutia virgata
- Virgin Clutia Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clutia virgata (also called Virgin 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 virgata 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
Clutia virgata has small, white flowers that are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clutia virgata is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows in clumps. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Clutia virgata
Clutia virgata can be found in the Caribbean and South America.
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-44089: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.