Status:
valid
Authors:
(Planch. & Triana) Benth. ex Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(1): 431 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612451
Common Names
- Clusia schomburgkiana
- Schomburgk's Clusia
- Schomburgkiana Clusia
Synonyms
- Polythecandra spruceana Planch. & Triana [unknown]
- Polythecandra schomburgkiana Planch. & Triana [unknown]
- Clusia planchoniana oblongifolia Vesque [unknown]
- Clusia schomburgkiana lakei Maguire [unknown]
- Quapoya robusta Klotzsch ex Engl. [unknown]
Description
Clusia schomburgkiana (also called 'Schomburgk's Clusia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas and is commonly found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Clusia schomburgkiana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Clusia schomburgkiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clusia schomburgkiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix.
Where to Find Clusia schomburgkiana
Clusia schomburgkiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Clusia schomburgkiana FAQ
What type of soil does Clusia schomburgkiana prefer?
Clusia schomburgkiana prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Clusia schomburgkiana?
Clusia schomburgkiana prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal light level for Clusia schomburgkiana?
Clusia schomburgkiana prefers bright, indirect light.
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,