Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
896355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 125 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895690

Common Names

  • Clutia brevifolia
  • Brevifolia Clutia
  • Clutia's Brevifolia

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Description

Clutia brevifolia (also called short-leaved clutia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical South America. It typically grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–6 ft) and has small, green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Clutia brevifolia is an ornamental plant, used to add beauty to gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Reboulea pensylvanica are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf that is oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clutia brevifolia is a shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Clutia brevifolia

Clutia brevifolia is native to the Caribbean region, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Species in the Clutia genus

Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis, Clutia ovalis, Clutia paxii, Clutia pentheriana, Clutia platyphylla, Clutia polifolia, Clutia polyadenia, Clutia polygonoides, Clutia pterogona, Clutia pubescens, Clutia pulchella, Clutia punctata, Clutia rubricaulis, Clutia sericea, Clutia sessilifolia, Clutia stuhlmannii, Clutia swynnertonii,

Species in the Peraceae family

Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,

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