Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volubilis
ID:
613184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 5: 200 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612516

Common Names

  • Clusia Volubilis
  • Volubilis Clusia
  • Climbing Clusia

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Description

Clusia volubilis (also called Voluble Clusia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Clusia volubilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clusia volubilis has small, white, fragrant flowers that are followed by yellowish-green fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clusia volubilis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Layering is done by burying a branch in the soil and allowing it to root. Once the roots have developed, the branch can be cut from the parent plant and planted in a new location.

Where to Find Clusia volubilis

Clusia volubilis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

Clusia volubilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusia volubilis?

Clusia volubilis

What is the common name of Clusia volubilis?

Voluble Clusia

What are the characteristics of Clusia volubilis?

Clusia volubilis is a shrub or small tree with leathery, glossy leaves and small white flowers with a sweet, spicy scent.

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