Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
896606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krebs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Flora 28: 82 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895941

Common Names

  • Clutia ericoides
  • Clutia ericoides
  • Clutia ericoides

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Description

Clutia ericoides (also called Clutia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub species native to the Caucasus region. It is found in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a clump-forming habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are narrow and rolled, and its inflorescence is a narrow panicle.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia ericoides is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clutia ericoides var. ericoides
Clutia ericoides var. pachyphylla Prain

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Clutia ericoides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia ericoides is a perennial shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Clutia ericoides

Clutia ericoides is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and can be found in the wild in meadows and grasslands.

Clutia ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clutia ericoides?

Clutia ericoides

What is the family of Clutia ericoides?

Euphorbiaceae

Where is Clutia ericoides 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,