A Tropical Air-Plant

Wright, C. H. C.

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“…It is listed as an invasive species in Sri Lanka (MMD&E, 2015). Clusia rosea, a member of the family Clusiaseae, is a terrestrial or epiphytic tree or shrub native to Mexico, Florida and Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America (Wright, 1868;Francis, 1994;Dehgan, 1998;Starr et al, 2003;Gilman and Watson, 2014). The growth habit of Clusia is that it produces a cluster of stems (stools) from its base.…”

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Clusia rosea (Gal Goraka), an Alien Invasive Species Used as Fuelwood for Tea Drying in the Maskeliya Region, Sri Lanka

Hitinayake¹,

Chanaka²,

Sivanathawerl³

et al. 2018

IJEAB

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Fuelwood is the major source of energy for tea drying in Sri Lanka. High moisture content and presence of latex in the wood are the two main problems in using Cluisia as a fuelwood in tea drying. This study was carried out at Moussakellie tea factory and Hapugastenne estate in Maskeliya to evaluate Clusia rosea as a fuelwood species in tea drying. Two fuelwood combinations were evaluated by estimating Specific Fuelwood Consumption (SFC). Moisture content of Clusia wood were measured in relation to stem girth and methods of processing. Wood production of Clusia coppice managed under a six year rotation was measured.The study clearly shows that Clusia rosea is a suitable fuelwood species for tea drying. Clusia showed a higher energy value as inclusion of it in the fuelwood mixtures caused a significant reduction in the Specific Fuelwood Consumption (SFC). Clusia wood can be mixed up to 50% with wild wood for tea drying without causing deposition of latex on heat tubes by maintaining flue gas temperature above 100 0 C. Results of the study also showed that splitting and peeling are effective methods in removing moisture from Clusia wood. The study also identified the relationship between moisture content and moisture loss with stem girth. The biomass production of Clusia is found to be comparable with common fuelwood species used in tea drying. The study also revealed some characteristics of Clusia that contributes to its invasive behavior. Keywords-Alien invasive species Clusia rosea, coppice management, latex in fuelwood and tea drying. I.

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Clusia rosea (Gal Goraka), an Alien Invasive Species Used as Fuelwood for Tea Drying in the Maskeliya Region, Sri Lanka

Hitinayake¹,

Chanaka²,

Sivanathawerl³

et al. 2018

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“…It is also indigenous to the Bahamas and Virgin Islands, the Greater Antilles, the Dominican Republic and the Florida Keys (Francis 1993;Little, Woodbury & Wadsworth 1974;Sugden 1982;Tolentino & Peña 1998; United States Department of Agriculture 2015). Commonly known as the pitch-apple, cupey or autograph tree [Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) 2013], C. rosea often grows as an epiphytic strangler (Wright 1868). The yellow-white, resinous latex, which has been reported as poisonous (Gilman & Watson 1993), is used as pitch to decorate and caulk the seams of boats in the Caribbean (Saunders 1872;Starr, Starr & Loope 2003).…”

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A description of the naturalised <i>Clusia rosea</i> Jacq. (Clusiaceae) populations in South Africa

Cheek

Lalla

2017

Bothalia

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Background: Clusia rosea is an ornamental plant that has been cultivated in South Africa since the late 19th century. Ornamental plant species are known to be a source of invasive plants.Objectives: To document the current distribution of C. rosea in South Africa and its naturalisation status.Method: Reports of C. rosea were verified in the field and herbarium vouchers were collected. Coordinates were taken for each plant, their reproductive status was assessed and heights were measured. In addition, the Southern African Plant Invaders Atlas database and five herbaria were checked for records.Results: A total of 284 plants were found outside of cultivation, mostly in the KwaZulu-Natal Coastal Belt Grassland. Clusia rosea appears to be reproducing through apomixis. No records of naturalisation could be found elsewhere in Africa.Conclusion: It is recommended that C. rosea be added to the Species Under Surveillance – Possible Eradication or Containment Targets (SUSPECT) list to investigate whether it requires formal legal listing.

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A Tropical Air-Plant

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Clusia rosea (Gal Goraka), an Alien Invasive Species Used as Fuelwood for Tea Drying in the Maskeliya Region, Sri Lanka

Clusia rosea (Gal Goraka), an Alien Invasive Species Used as Fuelwood for Tea Drying in the Maskeliya Region, Sri Lanka

A description of the naturalised <i>Clusia rosea</i> Jacq. (Clusiaceae) populations in South Africa

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