Clusia
L., 1753
Species Guides
3Clusia is a of tropical flowering plants in the Clusiaceae, distributed primarily in the Neotropics. The genus includes trees, shrubs, and hemiepiphytes (plants that begin life as epiphytes and later root in soil). in this genus are notable for their Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) , an to water-limited environments. The genus has been subject to genetic studies using microsatellite markers to assess diversity and structure.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clusia: //ˈkluː.zi.ə//
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Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests; includes trees, understory shrubs, and hemiepiphytes that germinate on trees before establishing root contact with soil. Some occupy exposed, water-limited microhabitats where CAM provides adaptive advantage.
Distribution
Neotropical region, with documented studies in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Human Relevance
Clusia rosea has economic importance as a tree ; utilized in silviculture and has documented uses, products, and associated pests.