Clethra arborea
Lily Of The Valley Tree, Lily Of The Valley Tree
Also known as: Clethera arborea Aiton +4 more
- Clethera arborea Aiton
- Clethra arborea subsp. elegans-variegata Van Geert
- Clethra arborea Vent.
- Clethra cordata Raf.
- Clethra secundiflora Decne.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Clethraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in Africa, Clethra arborea (commonly known as Lily-of-the-valley Tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Clethraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is., Madeira
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, France, Great Britain