Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comans
ID:
612821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Pipoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 408. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612153

Common Names

  • Clusia comans
  • Comans Clusia
  • Comans Tree

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Synonyms

  • Renggeria comans (Mart.) Engl. [deprecated]
  • Renggeria comata Meisn. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Schweiggera comans Mart. [unknown]
  • Quapoya comans (Mart.) Planch. & Triana [unknown]
  • Renggeria comans (Mart.) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Clusia comans (also called Comans 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 Venezuela, and is found in tropical rainforest and cloud forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia comans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clusia comans 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 comans is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air-layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist medium. Air-layering is a more advanced propagation technique and should be done in the spring or summer. The tree prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Clusia comans

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

Clusia comans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia comans?

Clusia comans

What is the natural habitat of Clusia comans?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil does Clusia comans prefer?

Well-drained soil

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-2728331: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.