Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoffmannseggiana
ID:
612923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 8: 185 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612255

Common Names

  • Hoffmannsegg Clusia
  • Hoffmannseggiana Clusia
  • Clusia hoffmannseggiana

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Synonyms

  • Clusia flava Willd. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Clusia insignis hoffmannseggiana (Schltdl.) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Clusia hoffmannseggiana (also called Hoffmannsegg 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 hoffmannseggiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia hoffmannseggiana 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 hoffmannseggiana

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

Clusia hoffmannseggiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia hoffmannseggiana?

Clusia hoffmannseggiana

What is the family of Clusia hoffmannseggiana?

Clusiaceae

What is the common name of Clusia hoffmannseggiana?

Hoffmann's Clusia

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,