Status:
valid
Authors:
Pipoly
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 1175 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612180
Common Names
- Clusia deminuta
- Deminuta Clusia
- Deminuta Tree
Description
Clusia deminuta (also called Dwarf Clusia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a shrub that grows in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Clusia deminuta is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber. The plant has many benefits, such as providing shade, providing habitat for wildlife, and helping to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clusia deminuta has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clusia deminuta 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 deminuta
Clusia deminuta is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in the region.
Clusia deminuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clusia deminuta?
Clusia deminuta
What is the natural habitat of Clusia deminuta?
Tropical rainforests
What type of soil does Clusia deminuta 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,