Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentheriana
ID:
897317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 66: 286 (1919 publ. 1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896652

Common Names

  • Clutia pentheriana
  • Pentheriana Clutia
  • Pentheriana Clutia Plant

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Description

Clutia pentheriana (also called Penther's Clutia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows in moist habitats, including rainforests, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia pentheriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clutia pentheriana is a white-colored spike with a yellow tinge. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia pentheriana is a perennial shrub that is native to India. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Clutia pentheriana

Clutia pentheriana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa.

Clutia pentheriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clutia pentheriana?

Clutia pentheriana

What is the common name of Clutia pentheriana?

Penther's Clutia

Where is Clutia pentheriana found?

Clutia pentheriana is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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-43997: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.