Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
opaca
ID:
613024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire in R.E.Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 15: 62 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612356

Common Names

  • Clusia opaca
  • Candelabra Tree
  • Autograph Tree

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Synonyms

  • Clusia reducta Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Clusia opaca (also called Opaque Clusia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia opaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are used to treat fever and its bark is used to treat stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clusia opaca has white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia opaca is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Clusia opaca can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Clusia opaca

Clusia opaca is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Clusia opaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia opaca?

Clusia opaca

What is the common name of Clusia opaca?

Opaque Clusia

What is the natural habitat of Clusia opaca?

Tropical rainforest

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-2728518: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.