How to Identify Clusiaceae
Clusiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 18 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Clusiaceae Species
Garcinia madruno (Kunth) Hammel
Garcinia madruno (Kunth) Hammel
Garcinia madruno, charichuela or lemon drop mangosteen, is a fruiting rainforest…
Clusia clusioides (Griseb.) D' Arcy
Clusia clusioides (Griseb.) D' Arcy
Clusia clusioides is a small Clusiaceae tree native to Puerto Rico and Hispaniol…
Garcinia mangostana L.
Garcinia mangostana L.
Purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is an edible-fruited tropical evergreen …
Garcinia livingstonei T.Anderson
Garcinia livingstonei T.Anderson
Garcinia livingstonei, an African evergreen tree, produces edible orange fruits …
Clusia orthoneura Standl.
Clusia orthoneura Standl.
Clusia orthoneura is a Colombian native epiphytic flowering shrub recommended as…
Clusia rosea Jacq.
Clusia rosea Jacq.
Clusia rosea, the autograph tree, is a Caribbean-native hemiepiphytic tree grown…
⚠️ Poisonous
Garcinia subelliptica Merr.
Garcinia subelliptica Merr.
Garcinia subelliptica, the happiness or Fukugi tree, is an East/Southeast Asian …
Symphonia globulifera L.fil.
Symphonia globulifera L.fil.
Symphonia globulifera, commonly boarwood, is a widespread timber tree used medic…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Clusiaceae?
Clusiaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 18 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Clusiaceae?
Clusiaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 18 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Clusiaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Clusiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Clusiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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