Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fabiolae
ID:
612877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pipoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 740 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612209

Common Names

  • Fabiola's Clusia
  • Fabiola's Pitch Apple
  • Fabiola's Signature Tree

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Description

Clusia fabiolae (also called Fabiola Clusia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and South America. It grows in dry forests and savannas. It has thick, leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia fabiolae 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 fabiolae has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia fabiolae is a tropical shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Clusia fabiolae

Clusia fabiolae is native to the Caribbean, including Cuba, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.

Clusia fabiolae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia fabiolae?

Clusia fabiolae

What is the common name of Clusia fabiolae?

Fabiola's Clusia

What is the natural habitat of Clusia fabiolae?

Tropical forests

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-2728382: Based on the initial data import
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.