Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 461: 72 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612105
Common Names
- Belizensis Clusia
- Belizensis Clusia Plant
- Clusia Belizensis
Description
Clusia belizensis (also called Clusia rosea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Belize, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has thick, leathery leaves that are dark green on the top and silver underneath.
Uses & Benefits
Clusia belizensis is used as an ornamental plant and is popular for its showy, fragrant flowers. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and for erosion control on slopes. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clusia belizensis is white in color and has a bell-shaped shape. The seed of this plant is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clusia belizensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Clusia belizensis
Clusia belizensis is native to Belize and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Clusia belizensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clusia belizensis?
Clusia belizensis
What is the common name of Clusia belizensis?
Belize Clusia
What is the natural habitat of Clusia belizensis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Clusia genus
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,
Clusia alata,
Clusia amabilis,
Clusia amazonica,
Clusia androphora,
Clusia angustifolia,
Clusia annularis,
Clusia araracuarae,
Clusia aripoensis,
Clusia aristeguietae,
Clusia articulata,
Clusia asymmetrica,
Clusia aymardii,
Clusia belizensis,
Clusia bernardoi,
Clusia bicolor,
Clusia botryoidea,
Clusia brachycarpa,
Clusia brachystyla,
Clusia bracteosa,
Clusia brittonii,
Clusia brongniartiana,
Clusia burchellii,
Clusia burle-marxii,
Clusia caicedoi,
Clusia cajamarcensis,
Clusia cajambrensis,
Clusia calimae,
Clusia callosa,
Clusia candelabrum,
Clusia carachensis,
Clusia cardonae,
Clusia carinata,
Clusia cassinioides,
Clusia caudata,
Clusia celiae,
Clusia centricupula,
Clusia cerroana,
Clusia chiribiquetensis,
Clusia chusqueae,
Clusia clarendonensis,
Clusia clusioides,
Clusia cochlanthera,
Clusia cochliformis,
Clusia cochlitheca,
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora,
Allanblackia floribunda,
Allanblackia gabonensis,
Allanblackia kimbiliensis,
Allanblackia kisonghi,
Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,