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Genus: Clusia
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Eurosid I > Order: Malpighiales
> Family: Clusiaceae
About 145 species worldwide (warm regions of America).
Three species are cultivated in southern Africa including the Balsam apple
Clusia rosea.
Species cultivated in southern Africa
List from Glen (2002).
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Clusia alba
Native to the West Indies.
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Clusia grandiflora
Native to Guiana.
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Clusia rosea (Balsam apple)
Native from Florida to South America.
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