Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Ståhl
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 105: 53 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749113
Common Names
- Wallnoeferi Clavija
- Clavija wallnoeferi
- Clavija
Description
Clavija wallnoeferi (also called Wallnöfer's Clavija, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and a spreading habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is generally found in woodlands, forests, and other shaded habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clavija wallnoeferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as animal fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clavija wallnoeferi is a white to cream-colored bloom with five petals, and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean. The seedlings are slender and upright, with oval-shaped, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clavija wallnoeferi is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Clavija wallnoeferi
Clavija wallnoeferi is native to Peru and can be found in the departments of Cajamarca and La Libertad.
Clavija wallnoeferi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clavija wallnoeferi?
Clavija wallnoeferi
What type of plant is Clavija wallnoeferi?
Tree
What is the natural habitat of Clavija wallnoeferi?
Forests
Species in the Clavija genus
Clavija biborrana,
Clavija caloneura,
Clavija cardenasii,
Clavija cauliflora,
Clavija clavata,
Clavija colombiana,
Clavija costaricana,
Clavija domingensis,
Clavija eggersiana,
Clavija elliptica,
Clavija engelsii,
Clavija euerganea,
Clavija fernandezii,
Clavija fusca,
Clavija grandis,
Clavija harlingii,
Clavija hookeri,
Clavija imatacae,
Clavija jelskii,
Clavija kalbreyeri,
Clavija killipii,
Clavija lancifolia,
Clavija laplanadae,
Clavija latifolia,
Clavija lehmannii,
Clavija leucocraspeda,
Clavija longifolia,
Clavija macrocarpa,
Clavija macrophylla,
Clavija membranacea,
Clavija mezii,
Clavija minor,
Clavija myrmeciocarpa,
Clavija neglecta,
Clavija nutans,
Clavija obtusifolia,
Clavija ornata,
Clavija parvula,
Clavija peruviana,
Clavija plumbea,
Clavija poeppigii,
Clavija procera,
Clavija pubens,
Clavija pungens,
Clavija repanda,
Clavija rodekiana,
Clavija sanctae-martae,
Clavija serratifolia,
Clavija spinosa,
Clavija subandina,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,