Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diamantina
ID:
612850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bittrich

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. Univ. São Paulo 15: 73 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612182

Common Names

  • Clusia diamantina
  • Diamantina Clusia
  • Diamantina Tree

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Description

Clusia diamantina (also called Diamond Clusia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia diamantina 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 diamantina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia diamantina 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 diamantina

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

Clusia diamantina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia diamantina?

Clusia diamantina

What is the natural habitat of Clusia diamantina?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil does Clusia diamantina 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-2728358: Based on the initial data import
Volker Bittrich (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bittrich' in the authors string.