Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1042 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895285
Common Names
- Clutia alaternoides
- Alaternoides Clutia
- Alaternoides Clutia bush
Description
Clutia alaternoides (also called alaternoides false-mallow, alaternoides false mallow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Clutia alaternoides can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clutia alaternoides var. brevifolia E.Mey. ex Sond.
Clutia alaternoides var. angustifolia E.Mey. ex Sond.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clutia alaternoides has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clutia alaternoides is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray. It can be pruned or left to grow naturally.
Where to Find Clutia alaternoides
Clutia alaternoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Clutia alaternoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clutia alaternoides?
Clutia alaternoides
What is the common name of Clutia alaternoides?
African boxthorn
What type of plant is Clutia alaternoides?
Shrub
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,