Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolia
ID:
612843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 39 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612175

Common Names

  • Clusia cuneifolia
  • Cuneifolia Clusia
  • Cuneifolia Tree

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Description

Clusia cuneifolia (also called Cuneifolia 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 cuneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clusia cuneifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have linear-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia cuneifolia 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 cuneifolia

Clusia cuneifolia is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in the region.

Clusia cuneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia cuneifolia?

Clusia cuneifolia

What is the natural habitat of Clusia cuneifolia?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil does Clusia cuneifolia 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,

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