Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1044 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896257
Common Names
- Clutia jaubertiana
- Jaubertiana Clutia
- Jaubert's Clutia
Description
Clutia jaubertiana (also called Jaubert's Clutia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a perennial shrub that grows in dense clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Clutia jaubertiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of bio-energy. It can also be used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clutia richardiana var. pubescens (A.Rich.) Müll.Arg.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clutia jaubertiana has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Clutia jaubertiana is best done through seed sowing in spring. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done through division of the clumps in spring.
Where to Find Clutia jaubertiana
Clutia jaubertiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Clutia jaubertiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clutia jaubertiana?
Clutia jaubertiana
What is the family of Clutia jaubertiana?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Clutia jaubertiana?
Jaubert's Clutia
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,