Clutia whytei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 806 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897670
Common Names
- Whytei Clutia
- Whytei
- Clutia Whytei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clutia whytei (also called Whyte's bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen grass native to Japan and Taiwan. It grows in clumps and has long, narrow leaves with white stripes. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as forests and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Clutia whytei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to be drought-tolerant. It is also used in traditional Japanese medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clutia whytei var. whyteiClutia whytei var. monticoloides Radcl.-Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clutia whytei 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 whytei can be propagated by division or cuttings. The best time to divide is in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Clutia whytei
Clutia whytei can be found in the Caribbean.
Clutia whytei FAQ
What type of soil does Clutia whytei prefer?
Clutia whytei prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What type of light does Clutia whytei need?
Clutia whytei needs partial to full shade.
How often should Clutia whytei be watered?
Clutia whytei should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated.
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-44091: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.