Status:
valid
Authors:
Ewan
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Misc. 88: 6 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612139
Common Names
- Chusqueae Clusia
- Clusia chusqueae
- Clusia grandiflora
Description
Clusia chusqueae (also called Chusquea Clusia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow-orange fruits. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in tropical rainforest and cloud forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Clusia chusqueae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clusia chusqueae is white, with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clusia chusqueae 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 chusqueae
Clusia chusqueae is found in the tropical forests of Colombia, in the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, and Quindío.
Clusia chusqueae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clusia chusqueae?
Clusia chusqueae
What is the common name of Clusia chusqueae?
Chusquea Clusia
What type of plant is Clusia chusqueae?
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,