Clavija Genus

Clavija nutans (Vell.) B.Ståhl
Clavija nutans (Vell.) B.Ståhl, by João Medeiros, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Clavija is a genus of flowering plants in the primulaceae family (Primulaceae), order Ericales. Members of this genus are native to tropical America. The genus includes several species of shrubs and small trees found across Central and South America.

Distribution

The genus Clavija is native to Tropical America, with species occurring across Central and South America.

Taxonomy

Clavija belongs to the family Primulaceae within the order Ericales. GBIF records approximately 3 accepted descendant species.