Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cassinioides
ID:
612800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. & Triana

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 13: 369 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612132

Common Names

  • Cassinioides Clusia
  • Clusia cassinioides
  • Clusia grandiflora

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Description

Clusia cassinioides (also called Clusia rosea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, 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, with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia cassinioides 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 cassinioides is white, with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia cassinioides is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring.

Where to Find Clusia cassinioides

Clusia cassinioides is found in the tropical forests of Colombia, in the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, and Quindío.

Clusia cassinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia cassinioides?

Clusia cassinioides

What is the common name of Clusia cassinioides?

Cassin's Clusia

What type of plant is Clusia cassinioides?

Evergreen shrub

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2728311: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.