Clethraceae

E1000149

Clethraceae is a small family of flowering shrubs and small trees within the order Ericales, known for species such as Clethra that often inhabit moist, acidic soils.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf plant family
taxon
APGIVStatus accepted family in Ericales
barkCharacteristic often aromatic bark
belongsToSubgroup core Ericales
clade Magnoliophyta
surface form: Angiosperms

Asterids NERFINISHED
Eudicots
commonName clethra family NERFINISHED
distribution temperate regions
tropical regions
ecologicalPreference acid-loving plants
floralArrangement panicles
racemes
flowerSymmetry actinomorphic
flowerType bisexual flowers
fruitType capsule
loculicidal capsule
habitat acidic soils
moist soils
hasAndroecium numerous stamens
hasGrowthForm shrubs
small trees
hasSpeciesUsedAs ornamental plants
kingdom Plantae
leafPersistence deciduous
evergreen
leafType simple leaves
lightRequirement full sun to partial shade
memberOf Ericales families
notableGenus Clethra NERFINISHED
Purdiaea NERFINISHED
order Ericales NERFINISHED
ovaryPosition superior ovary
perianthParts distinct petals and sepals
photosyntheticPathway C3
pollination insect-pollinated
recognizedBy Angiosperm Phylogeny Group system NERFINISHED
seedCharacteristic small seeds
soilRequirement well-drained acidic soils
taxonomicRank family
typeGenus Clethra
woodiness woody plants

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Ericales containsFamily Clethraceae