Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hammeliana
ID:
612915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pipoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. Guayana 4: 273 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612247

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Quapoya peruviana (Poepp.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Renggeria montana Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Rengifa peruviana Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Quapoya peruviana peruviana [unknown]
  • Quapoya peruviana guayanensis Maguire [unknown]
  • Quapoya peruviana occidentalis Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Clusia hammeliana (also called Hammel's 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 hammeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clusia hammeliana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia hammeliana 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 hammeliana

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

Clusia hammeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia hammeliana?

Clusia hammeliana

What is the common name of Clusia hammeliana?

Hammel's Clusia

Where is Clusia hammeliana found?

Clusia hammeliana 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