Clutia platyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, III: 74 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896685
Common Names
- Clutia platyphylla
- Platyphylla Clutia
- Platyphylla Clutia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clutia platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved 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 platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clutia platyphylla 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Clutia platyphylla 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 platyphylla
Clutia platyphylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa.
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-44000: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.