Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
isthmensis
ID:
613199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hammel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(3): 354. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612531



Common Names

  • Clusiella isthmensis
  • Clusiella
  • Clusia


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Description

Clusiella isthmensis (also called Isthmus 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 isthmensis 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 isthmensis 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

Clusiella isthmensis 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 isthmensis

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

Clusiella isthmensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusiella isthmensis?

Clusiella isthmensis

What is the natural habitat of Clusiella isthmensis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Clusiella isthmensis?

Up to 10 meters tall

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,

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