Clusiaceae

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Clusiaceae

Clusiaceae (pronounced kloo-see-AY-see-ee) is a family of plants in the order Malpighiales. The family is also known by the common name Guttiferae.

Etymology

The name Clusiaceae is derived from the genus Clusia, named in honor of the botanist Carolus Clusius. The alternative name, Guttiferae, comes from the Latin gutta, meaning "drop", referring to the often resinous or latex-producing nature of plants in this family.

Description

Clusiaceae is a family of about 50 genera and over 1300 species of trees, shrubs, and lianas. They are primarily tropical and are found in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Many species produce a yellowish resin or latex, which has led to the family's alternative name, Guttiferae.

Genera

Some of the notable genera in the Clusiaceae family include:

Uses

Many species in the Clusiaceae family have economic importance. For example, Garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) and Garcinia gummi-gutta (Malabar tamarind) are cultivated for their edible fruits. Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) is used in herbal medicine.

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