Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1054 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895919
Common Names
- Clutia eckloniana
- Ecklon's Clutia
- Cape Clutia
Description
Clutia eckloniana (also called Cape tulip, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of bright red flowers. It typically grows in rocky areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Clutia eckloniana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Clutia eckloniana is yellow in color, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are short and slender with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clutia eckloniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Clutia eckloniana
Clutia eckloniana can be found in South Africa.
Clutia eckloniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clutia eckloniana?
Clutia eckloniana
What is the family of Clutia eckloniana?
Euphorbiaceae
Where is Clutia eckloniana native to?
Southern Africa
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,