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Clusia rosea
Autograph Tree, Balsam Apple, Balsam Fig, Fat Park Tree, Pitch Apple, Scotch-Attorney, Copey, Cupey, Star of Night
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| Species Name | Clusia rosea |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Autograph Tree, Balsam Apple, Balsam Fig, Fat Park Tree, Pitch Apple, Scotch-Attorney, Copey, Cupey, Star of Night |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Genus | Clusia |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Terrestrial or epiphytic tree or shrub 7-20 m tall. Leaves 8-16 cm long, thickly coriaceous, obovate, opposite. Petioles 1-2 cm long. Flowers 1-3 in axils of stems. Petals 6-8 and 3-4 cm long, white or pink. Fruits are capsules 5-8 cm in diameter, somewhat fleshy, globose, greenish-brown, splitting open to expose seeds with dark red, thin, fleshy aril.
2. Tree Size
Medium (10-15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- Tropical Central and North America
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Usually begins as an epiphyte on another plant and, like strangling figs, may replace the host plant. It occurs in a range of habitats from low elevations up to 1000 m. In dry and moist forests and disturbed areas. It can be weedy and invasive.
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Below 1000 m
6. Landscape Type
Small Urban Green Spaces, Coastal Fronts
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Data Deficient
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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- Fruits are about 7 cm in diameter, globose, and green [1]
14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
Yes
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- The fruits are toxic/poisonous [1]
15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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- Attracts birds [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- The wood is mainly used for fence posts, rural construction, and fuel [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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