Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
macropetala
ID:
613201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 20: 110 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612533



Common Names

  • Clusiella macropetala
  • Clusiella
  • Clusia


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Description

Clusiella macropetala (also called Macropetalous 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 macropetala 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 macropetala 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 macropetala 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 macropetala

Clusiella macropetala is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

Clusiella macropetala FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Clusiella macropetala?

Clusiella macropetala is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Clusiella macropetala?

Clusiella macropetala is an evergreen tree, meaning it retains its leaves year-round.

What is the size of Clusiella macropetala?

Clusiella macropetala can reach a height of up to 15 meters.

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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