Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaviflora
ID:
612884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 130: 3 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612216

Common Names

  • Yellowflower Clusia
  • Yellowflower Pitch Apple
  • Yellowflower Signature Tree

Searching for Clusia flaviflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Clusia flaviflora (also called Yellow Clusia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Searching for Clusia flaviflora? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia flaviflora is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Clusia flaviflora

Clusia flaviflora is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, including Belize, Costa Rica, and Venezuela.

Clusia flaviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia flaviflora?

Clusia flaviflora

What is the common name of Clusia flaviflora?

Yellow-flowered Clusia

Where is Clusia flaviflora found?

Clusia flaviflora is found in the Caribbean, from Cuba to Venezuela.

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