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Clusia

Clusia

9.9
A tropical tree or shrub with a strong smell that often grows on other trees and sometimes wraps around them
  • noun
  • /ˈkluːziə/
  • Specialized
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  • Some species in the Clusia genus are known to be stranglers, enveloping other trees as they grow.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the aromatic properties of Clusia species.

  • The Clusia grows well as an epiphytic plant in tropical forests.

  • The Clusia tree is known for its aromatic leaves.

  • Many Clusias thrive in tropical climates.

  • Researchers are studying the aromatic properties of Clusia species.

  • Some species in the Clusia genus are known to be stranglers, enveloping other trees as they grow.

  • The Clusia grows well as an epiphytic plant in tropical forests.

Compounds

Clusia flava
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from the West Indies with fruit like a fig

Clusia insignis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical plant that grows on tree branches in British Guiana

Clusia rosea
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical evergreen tree with thick shiny leaves and rose or white flowers used in gardens

Surface Forms

Clusia singular
Clusias plural

Etymology

Clusia gets its name from the Dutch botanist Clusius, who studied many plants in the 1500s. So Clusia basically means 'Clusius's plant', which helps you remember it is the scientific name for a group of tropical trees and shrubs.