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Clusia rosea 'Variegata'
| Family Name: | Clusiaceae (Guttiferae) |
| Common Name: | Variegated Autograph Tree, Variegated Balsam Apple, Variegated Pitch-Apple |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 7.5 m to 9 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clusia rosea 'Variegata' is a small tree growing up to 6-10 m tall, with a spreading crown. |
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| Foliage | The variegated leaves are thick and leathery, arranged in opposite pairs. |
| Flowers | The flowers of Clusia rosea 'Variegata' are showy, pink and white-colored, measuring 5-8 cm wide. The flowers turn brown with age. |
| Fruits | Its green fruits are globose, measuring about 7 cm in diameter. The fruit splits open evenly when ripe, exposing showy red seeds. |
| Etymology | Genus Clusia is named after Carolus Clusius (1526 - 1609), a celebrated French botanist and also professor of botany in University of Leyden. Species rosea means rose-like or rose-coloured. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
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| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird Attracting (Fruits) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
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| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 1523 |
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| Species ID | 2816 |
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