Clutia conferta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 805 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895725
Common Names
- Clutia conferta
- Conferta Clutia
- Clutia's Conferta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clutia conferta (also called Clutia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clutia conferta has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clutia conferta has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clutia conferta is a shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Clutia conferta
Clutia conferta is native to the Caribbean region, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Clutia conferta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clutia conferta?
Clutia conferta
What is the family of Clutia conferta?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Clutia conferta?
Grasslands
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-43908: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.