Clutia rubricaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Eckl. ex Sond.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 128 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897221
Common Names
- Clutia rubricaulis
- Rubricaulis Bamboo
- Rubricaulis Dwarf Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clutia rubricaulis (also called Red-stemmed Clutia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is found in dry, tropical forests and scrublands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Clutia rubricaulis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clutia rubricaulis var. grandifolia (Krauss) PrainClutia rubricaulis var. microphylla (Müll.Arg.) Prain
Clutia rubricaulis var. rubricaulis
Clutia rubricaulis var. tenuifolia Prain
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clutia rubricaulis is yellow and small, the seed is round and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Clutia rubricaulis is a hardy, evergreen perennial plant that grows in clumps. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Clutia rubricaulis
Clutia rubricaulis can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.
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-44050: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.