broaf-leaved clutia
Clutia alaternoides L.
Clutia alaternoides L. is a species in the family Peraceae, native to the Cape Provinces. It was first described in 1753 and is known by the common name broaf-leaved clutia. The application of the name has been discussed by Prain, who referenced it in the sense of 1206.2 (LINN) and the Clifford sheet, though no type was formally designated.
Description
Clutia alaternoides L. belongs to the genus Clutia in the family Peraceae. It is indigenous to the Cape Provinces and was published in 1753. The species is commonly referred to as broaf-leaved clutia. Prain's discussion in the Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew (1913: 375–378) notes the use of the name in the context of 1206.2 (LINN) and the Clifford sheet, but no formal type was assigned. This information provides historical context for the taxonomic treatment of the species.
Other common names
broaf-leaved clutia
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Clutia alaternoides var. angustifoliaClutia alaternoides f. brevifoliaClutia alaternoides f. glaucaClutia alaternoides f. imbricataClutia alaternoides var. lanceolataClutia alaternoides f. lanceolataClutia alaternoides f. leptophyllaClutia alaternoides f. longifoliaClutia alaternoides f. obovataClutia angulataClutia floribundaClutia glaucaClutia myrtifoliaClutia polygalifoliaClutia alaternoides var. alaternoidesClutia alaternoides var. genuinaClutia alaternoides lus. acutangulaClutia alaternoides lus. floribundaClutia alaternoides lus. oxygona