Symphonia clusioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clusioides
ID:
1296529
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 19 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295867
Common Names
- Symphonia clusioides
- Clusioides Symphonia
- Clusioides Tree-of-Life
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Symphonia clusioides (also called ‘Symphonia de Clusio’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is found in Central and South America, where it is native to the wet forests of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. It is typically found in lowland wet forests, but can also be found in moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symphonia clusioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphonia clusioides has yellow-green flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symphonia clusioides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Symphonia clusioides
Symphonia clusioides is native to tropical Africa.
Symphonia clusioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphonia clusioides?
Symphonia clusioides
What is the common name of Symphonia clusioides?
Clusioides Symphonia
What is the natural habitat of Symphonia clusioides?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Symphonia genus
Symphonia globulifera, Symphonia gymnoclada, Symphonia linearis, Symphonia nectarifera, Symphonia verrucosa, Symphonia fasciculata, Symphonia louvelii, Symphonia tanalensis, Symphonia oligantha, Symphonia sessiliflora, Symphonia pauciflora, Symphonia eugenioides, Symphonia urophylla, Symphonia clusioides, Symphonia microphylla, Symphonia lepidocarpa,
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:429272-1: Based on the initial data import