Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 84 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896759
Common Names
- Polyadenia cane
- Polyadenia wild cane
- Polyadenia giant reed
Description
Clutia polyadenia (also called Polyaden Clutia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry deciduous forests, and is often found near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Clutia polyadenia is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and for making rope, paper, and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Clutia polyadenia are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clutia polyadenia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Clutia polyadenia
Clutia polyadenia is found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Clutia polyadenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clutia polyadenia?
Clutia polyadenia
What is the family of Clutia polyadenia?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the common name of Clutia polyadenia?
Polyadenia
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,