Clutia alpina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 403 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895579
Common Names
- Alpine Clutia
- Clutia Alpina
- Alpina Clutia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clutia alpina (also called Alpine Clutia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial shrub with a short rhizome and a tufted habit. It has small, white flowers and narrow leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Clutia alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make a tea that has a calming effect. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clutia alpina has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clutia alpina is a perennial grass native to North America. It is found in moist to wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Clutia alpina
Clutia alpina can be found in wet meadows, salt marshes, and coastal areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Clutia alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clutia alpina?
Clutia alpina
What is the common name of Clutia alpina?
Alpine clutia
Where is Clutia alpina found?
Australia
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-43893: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.