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cupey de monte
Scientific Name: Clusia minor
Family: Clusiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub, Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clusia minor
Also known as Cupey de Monte, Clusia minor is a plant with multiple growth habits.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant can grow as a tree, shrub, or vine, potentially posing different accessibility challenges for pets.
Considerations for Children
- This plant can grow as a tree, shrub, or vine, potentially posing different accessibility challenges for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clusia minor L.
- Common Name: Cupey de Monte
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Kingdom: Not explicitly stated, but assumed to be Plantae.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: Sp. Pl. 1: 510. 1753
Distribution and Habitat
- The text suggests a prevalence of this plant in Puerto Rico, specifically in areas like Cupey and Montehiedra, near San Juan.
- It is explicitly stated as "Not In Idaho."
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Clusia minor can grow as a tree, shrub, or vine.
- It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Ecological Role
- The text mentions its recommendation for use with Preen Weed Control Landscape Fabric, suggesting its cultivation might require weed management.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- It is mentioned in connection with weed control, suggesting a potential interaction where it might compete with or be affected by other plant species.
Further Information
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- Discover Life