Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
impedita
ID:
896881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1913: 402 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896216

Common Names

  • Clutia impedita
  • Impedita Clutia
  • Impedita False Brome

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Description

Clutia impedita (also called Impeded Clutia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a bushy habit. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry scrub and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia impedita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clutia impedita has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia impedita is a shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between them. Vegetative propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings from the parent plant and rooting them in a moist medium. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Clutia impedita

Clutia impedita is native to South Africa, but can also be found in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia.

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-43955: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.