Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
1335267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bittrich & J.E.Nascim.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 1001 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347721

Common Names

  • Clusia lutea
  • Lutea Clusia
  • Clusia lutea

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Description

Clusia lutea (also called 'Lutea Clusia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It has leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers, and grows in moist forests and along streams. It produces small, red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clusia lutea has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a yellowish-green ovary. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia lutea is a perennial shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.

Where to Find Clusia lutea

Clusia lutea is native to South America and can be found in moist, forested areas.

Clusia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia lutea?

Clusia lutea

What is the common name of Clusia lutea?

Yellow Clusia

Where is Clusia lutea native to?

South America

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

Volker Bittrich (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bittrich' in the authors string.
José E. Do Nascimento-Jr. (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Nascim.' in the authors string.