Clusia — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Clusia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Clusia flava
Clusia flava
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
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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Clusia fluminensis
Clusia fluminensis
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun or bright shade. Refers a fertile soil. A very wind tolerant plant, capable of withstanding salt-laden wind.
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Clusia grandiflora
Clusia grandiflora
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
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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Clusia hilariana
Clusia hilariana
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Plants are always found in very sandy soils in the wild. Young plants have a fast rate of growth.
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Clusia insignis
Clusia insignis
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the lowland tropics. 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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Clusia lanceolata
Clusia lanceolata
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun to fairly dense shade. Prefers a moist soil. A fast-growing plant.
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Clusia minor
Clusia minor
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
An epiphytic plant, usually enveloping the stems of other trees with its roots, whilst producing branches that may grow into the top of the canopy. This species is unique in that it belongs to the only genus of plants capable of absorbing carbon dioxide during the night. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if seed is required.
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Clusia nemorosa
Clusia nemorosa
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position. Found in the wild in very wet, sandy soils. Young plants have a moderate to rapid rate of growth.
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Clusia palmicida
Clusia palmicida
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
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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Clusia rosea
Clusia rosea
Family: Clusiaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun to partial shade. Prefers a well-drained soil. Plants can thrive in a variety of environments, from dry barren lava landscapes to steep cliffs in wet areas.
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