Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stuhlmannii
ID:
898129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 112 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897464

Common Names

  • Clutia Stuhlmannii
  • Stuhlmannii Bamboo Grass
  • Japanese Dwarf Bamboo

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Description

Clutia stuhlmannii (also called African wild olive, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Africa. It is an evergreen tree, with dark green leaves and clusters of small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia stuhlmannii is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make traditional Japanese mats and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow flowers with white anthers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia stuhlmannii can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, separate the rhizomes in spring or early summer. For seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Clutia stuhlmannii

Clutia stuhlmannii can be found in South Africa.

Clutia stuhlmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clutia stuhlmannii?

Clutia stuhlmannii

What is the common name of Clutia stuhlmannii?

Stuhlmann's Clutia

What is the natural habitat of Clutia stuhlmannii?

Tropical forests

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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