Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 61 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612527
Common Names
- Clusiella axillaris
- Clusiella
- Clusia
Synonyms
- Asthotheca cuspidata Vesque [unknown]
- Clusia axillaris Engl. [unknown]
Description
Clusiella axillaris (also called Axillary Clusiella, 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
Clusiella axillaris 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
Clusiella axillaris 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clusiella axillaris can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Clusiella axillaris
Clusiella axillaris is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
Clusiella axillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clusiella axillaris?
Clusiella axillaris
What is the natural habitat of Clusiella axillaris?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Clusiella axillaris?
Up to 10 meters tall
Species in the Clusiella genus
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus,
Calophyllum acutiputamen,
Calophyllum aerarium,
Calophyllum alboramulum,
Calophyllum amblyphyllum,
Calophyllum andersonii,
Calophyllum angulare,
Calophyllum apetalum,
Calophyllum archipelagi,
Calophyllum ardens,
Calophyllum articulatum,
Calophyllum aurantiacum,
Calophyllum aureobrunnescens,
Calophyllum aureum,
Calophyllum austroindicum,
Calophyllum balansae,
Calophyllum banyengii,
Calophyllum bicolor,
Calophyllum biflorum,
Calophyllum bifurcatum,
Calophyllum blancoi,
Calophyllum brachyphyllum,
Calophyllum bracteatum,
Calophyllum brasiliense,
Calophyllum brassii,
Calophyllum calaba,
Calophyllum calcicola,
Calophyllum caledonicum,
Calophyllum canum,
Calophyllum carrii,
Calophyllum castaneum,
Calophyllum caudatum,
Calophyllum celebicum,
Calophyllum cerasiferum,
Calophyllum ceriferum,
Calophyllum chapelieri,
Calophyllum clemensiorum,
Calophyllum collinum,
Calophyllum comorense,
Calophyllum complanatum,
Calophyllum confertum,
Calophyllum confusum,
Calophyllum cordato-oblongum,
Calophyllum coriaceum,
Calophyllum costatum,
Calophyllum costulatum,
Calophyllum cucullatum,
Calophyllum cuneifolium,
Calophyllum dasypodium,
Calophyllum depressinervosum,