Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nipensis
ID:
509512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 50: 279 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508844

Common Names

  • Clusia nipensis
  • Nipensis Clusia
  • Nipensis

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Description

Clusia nipensis (also called Nip Clusia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Clusiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has elliptic-lanceolate leaves with entire margins and a glossy upper surface.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia nipensis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clusia nipensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia nipensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Clusia nipensis

Clusia nipensis is native to Ecuador.

Clusia nipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia nipensis?

Clusia nipensis

What is the common name of Clusia nipensis?

Nipensis Clusia

What is the natural habitat of Clusia nipensis?

Tropical rainforests

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-2606736: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.