Clethra delavayi
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Dilleniidae Superordo: Ericanae Ordo: Ericales |
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Clethra delavayi is a shrub.
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Naming
Clethra delavayi was described in 1895 by Adrien René Franchet. The name is considered as validly published.
Taxonomy
Clethra delavayi is a species in the genus Clethra (white alder) which contains 83 species and belongs to the family of the Clethraceae (Clethra Family).
Characteristics
Growth
The shrubs grow to a height of approximately 4 meters.
Wood and Bark
Leaves
Clethra delavayi is a decidious plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are dark green and lanceolate with toothed margins.
Flowers and Fruit
The scented flowers are cup-shaped. The plants bloom from July to August. They are arranged in racemes.
The fruits are loculicidal capsules.
Root System
Distribution
Clethra delavayi is native to west China.
Cultivation
Clethra delavayi prefers a half schady site and can withstand temperatures down to -28,2º C. It grows best in soils that are moist.
Uses
Maintenance
Varities and Cultivars
Poisonousness
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Pests and Diseases
Man and Clethra delavayi
History
Clethra delavayi in art
Symbolism
Superstition
See also
References
Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
Footnotes
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