Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
897155

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 197 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896490

Common Names

  • Monticola Clutia
  • Clutia Monticola
  • Monticola Bush Pea

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Description

Clutia monticola (also called Mountain Clutia, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Clutia genus. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clutia monticola var. monticola
Clutia monticola var. stelleroides (S.Moore) Radcl.-Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clutia monticola has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia monticola is a perennial shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to keep it neat and tidy.

Where to Find Clutia monticola

Clutia monticola can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Clutia monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clutia monticola?

Clutia monticola

What is the common name of Clutia monticola?

Mountain Clutia

What type of plant is Clutia monticola?

Shrub

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,

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