Clusia fluminensis
Planch. & Triana
Clusiaceae
Clusia ildefonsiana A.Rich. ex Planch. & Triana
Common Name:
A cultivated plant in the Universidade Federal de Lavras, Brazilo
Photograph by: Universidade Federal de Lavras
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A cultivated plant in the Universidade Federal de Lavras, Brazilo
Photograph by: Universidade Federal de Lavras
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General Information
Clusia fluminensis is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a wide, dense crown; it can grow 4 - 9 metres tall[
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- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
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]. The short, crooked bole can be 30 - 40cm in diameter[
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- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
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The plant has minor medicinal uses, and is sometimes grown as a hedge and ornamental plant[
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Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - eastern Brazil.
Habitat
Littoral forests, often very close to the sea, in sandy soils[
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- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
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Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Shrub |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Cultivated, Ornamental, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Succeeds in full sun or bright shade[
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- Lorenzi. H.
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- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
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- 2009
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- 85-86714-34-4
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- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. Refers a fertile soil. A very wind tolerant plant, capable of withstanding salt-laden wind[
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Plants have a moderate rate of growth[
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- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
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This species is unique in that it belongs to the only genus of plants capable of absorbing carbon dioxide during the night[
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A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A resin obtained from the stem is used in veterinary medicine[
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- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
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- Uphof. J. C. Th.
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- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
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- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
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Agroforestry Uses:
A very wind-resistant plant, and amenable to trimming, it can be used as a shelter-providing hedge[
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The tree has been recommended for reforestation projects near the coast[
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- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
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Other Uses
The wood is medium-textured, irregular-grained, moderately heavy, with a good resistance to wood-eating organisms[
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- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
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- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
]. The wood is of too small dimensions to be used for anything other than fuel and to make charcoal[
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- Lorenzi. H.
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- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
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- 2009
- ISBN
- 85-86714-34-4
- Description
- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. Only just cover the seed. A germination rate of 30% or more can be expected, with the seeds sprouting within 15 - 25 days[
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- Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil.
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- 85-86714-34-4
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- Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.
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Cuttings are easy[
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Layering is easy[
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