Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clusiiflora
ID:
1410841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) L.Marinho

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 340(3): 289. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423306

Common Names

  • Tovomita clusiiflora
  • Clusiiflora Tovomita
  • Clusia Tovomita

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Description

Tovomita clusiiflora (also called Clusia-flowered Tovomita, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species with a trunk that is usually unbranched and a bark that is smooth and gray. It is native to the Neotropics, and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Tovomita clusiiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tovomita clusiiflora is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tovomita clusiiflora can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and pH levels.

Where to Find Tovomita clusiiflora

Tovomita clusiiflora is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Tovomita clusiiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tovomita clusiiflora?

Tovomita clusiiflora

What is the common name of Tovomita clusiiflora?

Clusia-flowered Tovomita

What is the natural habitat of Tovomita clusiiflora?

It is native to tropical America, where it grows in moist meadows, streambanks, and other moist sites.

Species in the Tovomita genus

Tovomita tenuiflora, Tovomita spruceana, Tovomita stergiosii, Tovomita weddelliana, Tovomita trojitana, Tovomita turbinata, Tovomita umbellata, Tovomita obovata, Tovomita plumieri, Tovomita parviflora, Tovomita macrocarpa, Tovomita longifolia, Tovomita macrophylla, Tovomita riedeliana, Tovomita rileyi, Tovomita rubella, Tovomita schomburgkii, Tovomita humilis, Tovomita killipii, Tovomita atropurpurea, Tovomita auriculata, Tovomita brasiliensis, Tovomita carinata, Tovomita brevistaminea, Tovomita albiflora, Tovomita acutiflora, Tovomita glazioviana, Tovomita gracilipes, Tovomita coriacea, Tovomita elliptica, Tovomita fructipendula, Tovomita fanshawei, Tovomita foldatsii, Tovomita eggersii, Tovomita angustata, Tovomita gazelii, Tovomita micrantha, Tovomita clarkii, Tovomita calodictyos, Tovomita grata, Tovomita mangle, Tovomita obscura, Tovomita uniflora, Tovomita amazonica, Tovomita caloneura, Tovomita chachapoyasensis, Tovomita duckei, Tovomita glossophylla, Tovomita krukovii, Tovomita lanceolata,

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

Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
Lucas Marinho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Marinho' in the authors string.