Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
613197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. & Triana

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 14: 253 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612529

Common Names

  • Clusiella elegans
  • Clusiella
  • Clusia

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Description

Clusiella elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans

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

Clusiella elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clusiella elegans?

Clusiella elegans

What is the natural habitat of Clusiella elegans?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Clusiella elegans?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2728677: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.