Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvula
ID:
613044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maguire) Pipoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. Guayana 4: 277 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612376

Common Names

  • Clusia parvula
  • Candelabra Tree
  • Autograph Tree

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Synonyms

  • Oedematopus parvulus Maguire [unknown]

Description

Clusia parvula (also called Cipó-de-cobra-verdadeiro, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, with a maximum height of 8 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical dry and moist forests. It has leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia parvula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clusia parvula has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia parvula can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Clusia parvula

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

Clusia parvula FAQ

What is the common name of Clusia parvula?

Gumbo Limbo

What is the natural habitat of Clusia parvula?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Clusia parvula?

Up to 40 feet

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-2728536: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.