Scotch Attorney
Clusia rosea
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Clusiaceae
- Genus:
- Clusia
- Species:
- Clusia rosea
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Native Range
United States: Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Stictoptera cucullioides
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forests, prefers organic matter
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Break apart fruits and smear fruit pulp and seeds onto a paper towel. Plant the towel covered with seeds immediately and cover lightly with growing media. Irrigate until thoroughly watered.
Establishment: C. rosea fruits most heavily in late summer but sporadically throughout the year. Fruits should be taken directly from the tree because ants and bats consume fruit very quickly. Found throughout the West Indies from Bahamas to Cuba to Trinidad, and also in southern Mexico to Colombia, Venezuela and French Guiana. Very rare in Florida Keys.
Source: npn.rngr.net