Status:
valid
Authors:
Little
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 38: 102 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612399
Common Names
- Clusia plurivalvis
- Candelabra Tree
- Autograph Tree
Description
Clusia plurivalvis (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 plurivalvis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clusia plurivalvis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clusia plurivalvis is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 m tall. It is cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates, and propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Clusia plurivalvis
Clusia plurivalvis is native to the Caribbean region.
Clusia plurivalvis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clusia plurivalvis?
Clusia plurivalvis
What is the common name of Clusia plurivalvis?
Many-Valved Clusia
What type of plant is Clusia plurivalvis?
Evergreen shrub
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,