Clusia Rosea
Clusia major · Clusiaceae
How it looks
Clusia Rosea is a tropical foliage plant with thick, glossy, round, leathery leaves set oppositely. The leaves are so firm that writing on them with a fingernail leaves a mark, which earns it the name "autograph tree." It reaches about 24 in to 6.5 ft (60 cm-2 m) tall and is grown indoors.
Mild caution — stomach irritation
All parts of Clusia Rosea contain irritating compounds that can cause vomiting and diarrhea if chewed. Most cats recover on their own, but as a caution-level plant it still calls for monitoring.
Guide for parents
An occasional nibble of Clusia Rosea usually doesn't lead to anything serious, but the xanthones and guttiferones in it can irritate the stomach and mucous membranes and cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms. Make a habit of clearing away fallen leaves or broken stems the same day, and keep the pot somewhere your cat can't reach. If symptoms last more than 12 hours or your cat's appetite clearly drops, consult your vet.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Onset
- Right away to within 2 hours of ingestion
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, diarrhea
- Action
- Rinse the mouth with water and monitor. Consult a vet if symptoms last more than 12 hours.
Details
- Scientific name
- Clusia major
- Common name
- Clusia Rosea
- Family
- Clusiaceae
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Compounds
- Xanthones, Guttiferones
- Onset
- Right away to within 2 hours of ingestion
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, diarrhea
- Action
- Rinse the mouth with water and monitor. Consult a vet if symptoms last more than 12 hours.
- Source
- ASPCA
