Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kilimandscharica
ID:
896961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Rudolph-Stephanie-See , App.: 5 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896296

Common Names

  • Clutia kilimandscharica
  • Kilimanjaro Clutia
  • Kilimanjaro Clutia Tree

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Description

Clutia kilimandscharica (also called 'Kilimanjaro Clutia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia kilimandscharica is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a forage plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clutia kilimandscharica has small, yellow flowers with four petals that are arranged in a cross-like pattern. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia kilimandscharica 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 kilimandscharica

Clutia kilimandscharica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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-43963: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.